A patient needs an x-ray of the arm. What should the nurse do to prepare the patient for this diagnostic test?
1. Initiate a peripheral IV in the opposite arm.
2. Find out the patient's allergies.
3. Do no special preparation.
4. Cleanse the arm with antibacterial cleanser.
Question 2
A patient is scheduled for a bone scan. For which health problem should the nurse suspect this test is being used to diagnose?
1. bone cancer
2. a muscle mass near the bone
3. new onset pain in the area of the bone
4. normal calcium level