A nurse is preparing a patient to undergo pituitary magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).Which intervention is most important for the nurse to make to ensure the patient's safety during this procedure?
A)Ensure that the patient has removed all external metallic objects from the area to be examined.
B)Instruct the patient to remain still throughout the procedure.
C)Ask the patient to inhale deeply and hold his or her breath while the images are taken.
D)Instruct the patient to void prior to the procedure.

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The most important intervention for the nurse to make in ensuring the patient's safety during pituitary MRI is to ensure that the patient has removed all external metallic objects from the area to be examined. Metallic objects can cause interference and make it difficult to obtain clear images during the MRI. It is also important for the patient to remain still throughout the procedure and follow any instructions given by the healthcare provider, but removing metallic objects is the priority. Inhaling deeply and holding one's breath or voiding prior to the procedure may be specific instructions given by the healthcare provider based on the individual case.

A Nurse Is Preparing a Patient to Undergo Pituitary Magnetic