The nurse is providing care for a patient scheduled for a myocardial perfusion heart scan (thallium scan) .Which of the following instructions would the nurse provide?
A) "This test helps your health-care provider determine if you've had a heart attack."
B) "The test involves injecting dye to evaluate the circulation of blood in your heart."
C) "You must not have anything to eat or drink for at least 12 hours before the test."
D) "You should wear comfortable walking or running shoes for this test."
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