When preparing a client for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdomen, which statement would indicate the need to notify the physician?
A) "I haven't had anything to eat or drink since midnight last night."
B) "I really don't like to be in small, enclosed spaces."
C) "I left all my jewelry and my watch at home."
D) "I brought earphones to shut out the loud noise."

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Claustrophobia, or the fear of being in small, enclosed spaces, can be a significant issue for patients undergoing MRI procedures, which involve lying in a narrow, tube-like machine. This condition could necessitate special preparations or alternative imaging methods, thus the physician should be notified.

When Preparing a Client for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Abdomen