The Nurse Is Preparing a Patient for an Ultrasound of the Thyroid.Which

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing a patient for an ultrasound of the thyroid.Which of the following instructions should be provided? Select all that apply.

A) "You must not eat or drink for 8 hours before the test."
B) "This test will help determine if you have any cysts or nodules on your thyroid."
C) "This test tells the doctor how much thyroid hormone your body is making."
D) "Please remove your necklace and earrings."
E) "Please tell me what medications, vitamins, or other supplements you're taking at this time."
F) "You cannot have this test done if you are pregnant, so it is important that I document the first day of your most recent menstrual cycle."