When Preparing the Patient for an Abdominal Scan,the Nurse Should

question 9

Multiple Choice

When preparing the patient for an abdominal scan,the nurse should:

• A) assess labs only for liver function.
• B) assess patient for allergies to dye or shellfish.
• C) instruct patient to limit fluid intake immediately following procedure.
• D) instruct patient to be NPO for 1 hour before scan if contrast medium is used.

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