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The nurse is preparing a client for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Which statement(s) by the client would require the nurse to notify the health care provider to cancel the procedure? (Select All that Apply.)

  • A. I had a pacemaker inserted a few years ago because my heart was not beating fast enough.
  • B. I have such terrible anxiety I don't know if I can remain still throughout the procedure.
  • C. I have diabetes mellitus type and have been taking insulin for many years.
  • D. I fell down my basement steps last year and broke my hip and had to have a hip replacement.
  • E. When I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse they had to replace the valve with a prosthetic valve.
  • F. A,D,E
  • G. Pacemakers, hip replacements, and prosthetic valves are metallic implants unsafe for MRI due to magnetic interference. Anxiety and diabetes don’t require cancellation but may need management.
Correct Answer:

Rationale: Correct Answer: F (A, D, E)

Rationale: Pacemakers, hip replacements, and prosthetic valves contain metal components that can be affected by the strong magnetic fields of an MRI, risking displacement or malfunction. Therefore, these conditions necessitate cancellation of the procedure to prevent harm to the client. Anxiety, diabetes, and a history of hip fracture do not pose direct contraindications to MRI and can be managed appropriately during the procedure.