A Nurse Is Preparing a Patient, Who Has Right-Sided Weakness

question 21

Multiple Choice

A nurse is preparing a patient, who has right-sided weakness related to a stroke 10 years ago, for a scheduled myocardial perfusion heart scan (thallium scan) .Which instructions should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

• A)"Avoid smoking or nicotine products for 4 to 6 hours before the test."
• B)"Do not eat or drink anything after midnight before the test."
• C)"Eat a light, fatty meal after the radionuclide injection."
• D)"If sildenafil (Viagra)is prescribed, do not use for 48 hours before this test."
• E)"Take all usual daily medications."
• F)"Wear comfortable walking shoes."

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