When Preparing the Patient for a Brain Scan,the Nurse Should

question 14

Multiple Choice

When preparing the patient for a brain scan,the nurse should:

• A) allow the patient to wear a wig during the scan.
• B) allow the patient to wear a partial denture plate during the scan.
• C) inform the patient that a clicking noise will be heard during the scan.
• D) keep the patient NPO for 12 hours before scan if contrast dye is used.

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Definitions:

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which provides updated criteria and classifications for diagnosing mental disorders.

DSM-IV

The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a publication by the American Psychiatric Association that classifies mental disorders.

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