The nurse in the imaging suite is assisting in the care of a patient receiving magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)of the chest.Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
A)"You must wear this lead apron to minimize exposure to your heart."
B)"You will need to lie on your left side so we get a good image."
C)"When you get back to your room, place a warm compress on your arm to reduce swelling."
D)"Please take a deep breath and hold it when I ask you to do so."

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MRI does not involve ionizing radiation, so a lead apron is not necessary, making A incorrect. The patient's position during an MRI is typically supine and not specifically on the left side unless directed for a specific reason, making B incorrect. MRI does not typically cause swelling that would require a warm compress as aftercare, making C incorrect. D is correct because patients are often asked to hold their breath during certain scans to reduce motion artifacts and obtain clearer images, especially for chest MRIs.

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