The nurse is caring for a woman who is undergoing positron emission tomography of the abdomen.Which of the following statements indicates pre-procedural teaching has been successful? Select all that apply.
A)"They will use my IV site to inject dye during the test."
B)"I will have to assume a number of sitting and standing positions during the test."
C)"I should take off my jewelry before the test begins."
D)"I will need to hold still while they are taking pictures."
E)"I've not had any caffeine or alcohol for the past 24 hours."
F)"I should restrict my fluid intake for the rest of today."

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The patient should remove jewelry to avoid interference with imaging (C). Remaining still is crucial for accurate PET scan images (D). Avoiding caffeine and alcohol helps ensure accurate results (E).

The Nurse Is Caring for a Woman Who Is Undergoing