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The Nurse Is Preparing a Patient for a Thyroid Scan

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The nurse is preparing a patient for a thyroid scan to rule out thyroid cancer. Which instruction does the nurse give the patient prior to the testing?


A) Do not leave the area after the radioactive material is injected.
B) Collect all urine for 4 hours so it can be evaluated for radiation.
C) Use the bathroom before the scanning part of the test is performed.
D) Multiple series of x-rays will be taken over a period of 2 hours.

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