An Older Patient with Back Pain Is Scheduled for Computerized

Multiple Choice

An older patient with back pain is scheduled for computerized tomography (CT) . What information should the nurse provide to the patient about this diagnostic test?

A) Only clear liquids will be permitted the evening prior to the test.
B) An IV will be inserted to administer the isotopes prior to the scan.
C) Clicking noises will occur during the test and ear plugs can be worn.
D) The machine will rotate and provide 180-degree imagery to aid in the diagnostic process.