A nurse is providing pretest teaching to a patient who is preparing to undergo capsule endoscopy.The nurse should tell the patient that which of the following could result in serious damage to the patient's intestinal tract if occurring during the time of the procedure?
A)Undergoing an x-ray of the abdomen.
B)Undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
C)Using narcotics.
D)Drinking fluids.

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Undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) during the time of a capsule endoscopy can result in serious damage to the patient's intestinal tract. The magnetic fields used in MRI can interfere with the capsule's electronics or cause it to move unpredictably, potentially leading to injury.

A Nurse Is Providing Pretest Teaching to a Patient Who