A nurse is preparing a patient to undergo myocardial infarct scanning.The IV radionuclide has just been administered.How long should the health-care team wait before proceeding with the heart scans?
A)20 to 30 minutes
B)2 to 4 hours
C)8 to 10 hours
D)24 hours

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For myocardial infarct scanning using IV radionuclide, the typical waiting period before proceeding with heart scans is 2 to 4 hours. This allows enough time for the radionuclide to circulate and localize in the heart tissue, providing clearer images of the heart's structure and function.

A Nurse Is Preparing a Patient to Undergo Myocardial Infarct