During a brain magnetic resonance imaging procedure, a patient complains of nausea.Which of the following should the nurse do in response?
A)Stop the procedure.
B)Administer an antiemetic to the patient.
C)Instruct the patient to take slow, deep breaths.
D)Administer an antianxiety agent to the patient.

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Instructing the patient to take slow, deep breaths can help alleviate nausea and is a non-invasive, immediate response that can be implemented during an MRI procedure without interrupting it.

During a Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging Procedure, a Patient Complains