A client is about to undergo a chest x-ray. Which of the following should the nurse do first before the procedure.. Instruct the client to remove metals from the chest

A client is about to undergo a chest x-ray. Which of the following should the nurse do first before the procedure?
a.    Secure a written consent
b.    Instruct the client not to eat anything at the night before the procedure
c.    Instruct the client to remove metals from the chest
d.    Administer atropine sulfate and valium before the procedure

Answer: C.
The client is instructed to remove metals from the chest. Consent, NPO post midnight and atropine sulfate administration are not needed for this procedure.
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