Before performing an X-ray on a pediatric patient, what safety measure should the healthcare provider consider?

Metal objects, including jewelry and accessories, can interfere with the X-ray image quality. Instructing the client to remove these items ensures accurate results.

b. "Consume a full meal before the procedure." This choice is incorrect because it is generally recommended to fast for a certain period before an X-ray, especially if contrast dye will be used. Eating a full meal could affect the accuracy of the images.

c. "Drink a large amount of water before the procedure." This choice is incorrect because drinking a large amount of water is not typically required for a standard X-ray procedure. However, specific instructions may be given if a contrast dye is used.

d. "Avoid taking any pain medications before the procedure." This choice is incorrect because taking pain medications is not typically contraindicated before an X-ray. Pain medications may be taken as needed and should not significantly affect the procedure.

Fluoroscopy is a type of X-ray imaging that provides real-time moving images of blood vessels and organs in the body. It is commonly used for procedures such as angiography and barium studies.

a. Plain radiography, also known as X-ray radiography, is used to visualize bones and some soft tissues but does not provide real-time moving images like fluoroscopy.

c. Mammography is a specialized type of X-ray imaging used for breast examination, primarily for detecting breast cancer.

d. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of organs and tissues, but it does not use X-rays for imaging.