The Patient Asks the Nurse Why She Is Having a Positron

question 34

Multiple Choice

The patient asks the nurse why she is having a positron emission tomography (PET) scan instead of a computed tomography (CT) scan. The nurse was present in the room when the physician discussed the test. What is the best response by the nurse?

• A)"Your doctor prefers to order PET scans."
• B)"Why are you concerned about this test?"
• C)"PET scans have less radiation than CT scans."
• D)"You will still need a CT scan also."

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