A patient is preparing to undergo cardiac positron emission tomography (PET).Given the site of this scan, which of the following extra steps should the nurse anticipate?
A)Having the patient drink glucose prior to radionuclide injection
B)Monitoring the patient for potential anaphylactic response to the procedure
C)Administering ordered prophylactic steroids before the procedure
D)Ensuring the patient has removed external metallic objects from the area to be examined

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Cardiac PET scans typically require the patient to drink a solution containing glucose before the injection of a radionuclide, which allows for better imaging of the heart. Therefore, the nurse should anticipate this extra step and prepare the patient accordingly. Option B is not likely since anaphylactic responses are rare with PET scans. Option C may be necessary in some cases, but it is not a standard step for all patients undergoing cardiac PET. Option D may be necessary for some types of scans, but it is not specific to cardiac PET scans.

A Patient Is Preparing to Undergo Cardiac Positron Emission Tomography