Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to screen for osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Metal objects, including jewelry, can interfere with the DXA scan and affect the quality of the images. Therefore, it is important for the client to remove all jewelry and metal objects before the test to ensure accurate results.