Which instructions should the nurse place on the list? A client is scheduled for a myelogram. and the nurse provides a list of instructions to the client regarding preparation for the procedure.

Jewelry will need to be removed.
An informed consent will need to be signed.
The procedure will take approximately 45 minutes.

Client preparation for a myelogram includes instructing the client to restrict food and fluids for 4 to 8 hours before the procedure. The client is told that the procedure takes about 45 minutes. An informed consent is required because the procedure is invasive and is therefore performed by the health care provider. The client will need to remove jewelry and metal objects from the chest area. The client is also told that pretest medications may be prescribed for relaxation.