A Nurse Is Preparing a Patient, Who Has Right-Sided Weakness

Multiple Choice

A nurse is preparing a patient, who has right-sided weakness related to a stroke 10 years ago, for a scheduled myocardial perfusion heart scan (thallium scan) .Which instructions should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

A) "Avoid smoking or nicotine products for 4 to 6 hours before the test."
B) "Do not eat or drink anything after midnight before the test."
C) "Eat a light, fatty meal after the radionuclide injection."
D) "If sildenafil (Viagra) is prescribed, do not use for 48 hours before this test."
E) "Take all usual daily medications."
F) "Wear comfortable walking shoes."