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A Patient Who Reports Lower Back Pain Is Scheduled for Magnetic

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A patient who reports lower back pain is scheduled for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) . The nurse notices a scar on the patient's upper arm. The patient states, "Oh, I forgot all about that. I broke my arm many years ago and the doctor put some type of rod in." What should the nurse do?


A) Continue with preoperative routine as per instructions/protocol.
B) Ensure physician is notified of findings.
C) Ask the patient if any pain or discomfort is felt in the area.
D) Tell the patient to inform the staff conducting the MRI.

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