A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study is prescribed for a client with a suspected brain tumor. The nurse would implement which action to prepare the client for this test?
1
Shave the groin for insertion of a femoral catheter.
2
Remove all metal-containing objects from the client.
3
Keep the client NPO (nothing by mouth) for 6 hours before the test.
4
Instruct the client in inhalation techniques for the administration of a radioisotope.