Question

The nurse is providing information to a client about a computed tomography (CT) scan of the head. Which statement should the nurse include when reviewing preparation for the CT with the client?

Answer 1

"Each set of head scans takes less than 5 minutes to perform."

Step-by-step explanation:

Computed tomography is, quite simply, a kind of x-ray that sees in 360 degrees. For this reason, the exam generates sliced images, which can be analyzed from any angle. Fast-acting, it is available in most hospitals, both for emergencies and for diagnosing orthopedic injuries and for investigating diseases such as cancer and stroke.

This examination is done when the client lies on the instrument table (called a CT scanner), in a position that varies according to the body part to be scanned. Using x-ray ampoules and detectors, the equipment captures several images for a few minutes. These minutes also depend on the area of the body to be scanned, for the head, each set of head sweeps takes less than 5 minutes to perform.