A Patient Is Preparing to Undergo Cardiac Positron Emission Tomography

question 102

Multiple Choice

A patient is preparing to undergo cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) .Given the site of this scan, which of the following extra steps should the nurse anticipate?

• A)Having the patient drink glucose prior to radionuclide injection
• B)Monitoring the patient for potential anaphylactic response to the procedure
• C)Administering ordered prophylactic steroids before the procedure
• D)Ensuring the patient has removed external metallic objects from the area to be examined

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Definitions:

Nasal Cavity

Cavity between the external nares and the pharynx. It is divided into two chambers by the nasal septum and is bounded inferiorly by the hard and soft palates.

Pylorus

The opening from the stomach into the duodenum, regulated by a sphincter that controls the passage of digested food.

Fundus

The upper part of an organ, often referred to in context with the stomach or uterus, opposite from the opening.

Cardiac Region

A specific area of the stomach near the esophageal opening that acts as a sphincter to control the passage of food into the stomach.