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vHAUNG6011

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A patient is scheduled to have a magnetic resonance imaging scan (MRI). What information is most important for the nurse to obtain before the procedure?
 
  1. whether the patient is wearing any metal
  2. when the patient last ate or drank
  3. whether the patient is allergic to shellfish
  4. whether the patient has any loose teeth

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to assess a patient with cystic fibrosis. What should the nurse keep in mind about this patient's health problem?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. The patient will have difficulty speaking.
  2. The patient will have cardiac dysrhythmias.
  3. The patient is prone to respiratory infections.
  4. The patient will have altered nutritional status.
  5. The patient will have thick respiratory secretions.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
The nurse must know whether the patient is wearing any metal. Diet, contrast dye, or dental issues do not impact the completion of an MRI.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3, 4, 5
Cystic fibrosis is the most common fatal genetic disease in the United States today. All gene defects result in defective transport of chloride and sodium by epithelial cells. As a result, the amount of sodium chloride is increased in body secretions. Thick mucus is produced that clogs the lungs, leads to infection, and blocks pancreatic enzymes from reaching the intestines to digest food. Cystic fibrosis does not affect the ability to speak, It also does not affect the cardiac status.



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