A Patient Scheduled for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Has Arrived

Multiple Choice

A patient scheduled for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has arrived at the radiology department. The nurse who prepares the patient for the MRI should prioritize which of the following actions?

A) Withholding stimulants 24 to 48 hours prior to exam
B) Removing all metal-containing objects
C) Instructing the patient to void prior to the MRI
D) Initiating an IV line for administration of contrast