Nurse implement to prepare the infant for the MRI

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An IV catheter was placed in the infant's right hand and is currently capped. The provider is concerned that the infant has developed hydrocephalus and may require the placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt VP shuntThey have prescribed an MRI of the head and neck to be done as soon as possible. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prepare the infant for the MRI?

Place the infant in a swaddle restraint Provide a pacifier during the MRI Explain to the parent that the infant will need to lie for 2 hours after the MRI Place infant in an incubator for transport to and from MRI Anticipate a prescription to provide midazolam immediately prior to procedure.

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