A Nurse Is Providing Instructions to a Patient Who Is

question 33

Multiple Choice

A nurse is providing instructions to a patient who is preparing to undergo bone radiography.Which of the following should the nurse recommend for the purpose of ensuring clear imaging? Select all that apply.

• A)Advise the patient to not eat for 8 hours before the procedure.
• B)Instruct the patient to remove jewelry and other metallic objects from the area to be examined.
• C)Ask the patient to inhale deeply and hold his or her breath while the x-ray images are taken.
• D)Tell the client to avoid smoking for 4 hours before the procedure.
• E)Ask the patient to remain still throughout the procedure.

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