The Nurse Is Preparing a Patient for a Positron Emission

The nurse is preparing a patient for a positron emission tomography (PET) scan.Which instructions will the nurse include? Select all that apply.

A) There will likely be a 30 to 45 minute wait between the injection and the beginning of the scan.
B) A blindfold and earplugs may be used to help decrease reaction to the environment during the scan.
C) Make every attempt to lie still during the scan because movement will affect the imaging produced.
D) No food or fluids are to be ingested for at least 8 full hours before the scan and none during the scan.
E) Staying awake during the scan is important since the results are altered when the patient is in any phase of the sleep state.