An infant with a history of vomiting has completed a gastroesophageal reflux scan.Which instruction should a nurse give to the infant's parents?
A)"It is important to minimize direct contact with the infant for at least 24 hours to avoid overexposure to radioactivity."
B)"This test does not require any special measures now that it is complete.Your health-care provider will follow up with the results."
C)"The infant should take only clear liquids for the first 24 hours.You can advance to formula if there is no vomiting."
D)"You must wear gloves when changing the infant's diapers and wash gloved hands after completing the diaper change and again after removing the gloves."

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The scan involves the use of a radioactive tracer, so precautions like wearing gloves when handling the infant's diapers are necessary to avoid contamination from radioactive materials.

An Infant with a History of Vomiting Has Completed a Gastroesophageal