Which information should the nurse give to a child who is to have magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)of the brain?
A) "Your head will be kept from moving during the procedure."
B) "You will have to drink a special fluid before the test."
C) "You will have to lie flat after the test is finished."
D) "You will have electrodes placed on your head with glue."

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To reduce fear and enhance cooperation during the MRI,the child should be made aware that the head will be restricted to obtain accurate information.Drinking fluids is usually done for neurologic procedures.A child should lie flat after a lumbar puncture,not after an MRI.Electrodes are attached to the head for an electroencephalogram.

Which Information Should the Nurse Give to a Child Who