X-RAY Imaging
X-RAY Imaging ( 42 Questions)
When preparing a patient for an X-ray of the lower extremities, the nurse should ask the patient to:
While the patient may be required to remove clothing covering the lower extremities, it is not necessary for them to wear a hospital gown for the procedure.
Before an X-ray of the lower extremities, the patient should be instructed to remove any metal objects, such as jewelry, piercings, or metallic accessories, from the lower limbs to prevent artifacts on the X-ray image.
Applying a topical anesthetic is not routinely done for X-ray imaging, as X-rays are non-invasive and do not require anesthesia.
Refraining from bearing weight on the lower extremities is not a standard preparation for X-ray imaging of the lower limbs unless specifically instructed by the healthcare provider for certain conditions.
Before an X-ray of the lower extremities, the patient should be instructed to remove any metal objects, such as jewelry, piercings, or metallic accessories, from the lower limbs to prevent artifacts on the X-ray image.
a. While the patient may be required to remove clothing covering the lower extremities, it is not necessary for them to wear a hospital gown for the procedure.
c. Applying a topical anesthetic is not routinely done for X-ray imaging, as X-rays are non-invasive and do not require anesthesia.
d. Refraining from bearing weight on the lower extremities is not a standard preparation for X-ray imaging of the lower limbs unless specifically instructed by the healthcare provider for certain conditions.