A Nurse Is Preparing a Patient to Undergo Myocardial Infarct

question 19

Multiple Choice

A nurse is preparing a patient to undergo myocardial infarct scanning.The IV radionuclide has just been administered.How long should the health-care team wait before proceeding with the heart scans?

• A)20 to 30 minutes
• B)2 to 4 hours
• C)8 to 10 hours
• D)24 hours

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