Question

The nurse has instructed the patient and family on on information about positron emission tomography (PET). However, the patient is suspected of having early signs of Alzheimer's disease. Which statement by the patient indicates he did not understand the information?

A) I may be aked to add or subract numbers or to remember things during the test
B) I am a little bit nervous about the idea of being blindfolded. Could you tell me about that?
C) They will not give me my insulin shot on the morning of the test
D) I will be asleep during most of the test; I will get a mild medication to help me relax.

Answer 1

The incorrect statement indicates that the patient believes he will be asleep during the PET scan, while in fact, patients are typically awake and may only receive a mild sedative.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement by the patient that indicates a misunderstanding about the positron emission tomography (PET) procedure is "I will be asleep during most of the test; I will get a mild medication to help me relax." In a PET scan procedure, patients are generally not put to sleep, although they may be given a mild sedative to help with relaxation. The purpose of a PET scan is to monitor brain activity and other functions by injecting a radioactive tracer. This tracer helps highlight areas of increased or decreased metabolic activity. In the context of Alzheimer's disease, a PET scan can help identify the accumulation of beta-amyloid deposits in the brain, characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease, by showcasing specific patterns of brain activity and metabolism. The patient's statement suggests a misunderstanding about the nature of being awake and aware during the PET scan procedure.