The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.What explanation should be provided to the patient and family?
A) "A scan of the brain will be done after injection of a radioisotope."
B) "An MRI uses electrodes placed on the scalp to measure activity of the brain."
C) "An MRI measures muscle contraction after stimulation by tiny needle electrodes."
D) "An MRI is a noninvasive test that uses magnetic energy to visualize internal parts."
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