MRI Reflective Report

MRI procedure:

Even though I am not “claustrophobic”, I was still slightly apprehensive about the MRI procedure. I was ready to deal with my fears and do the test. However, several issues arose prompting me to change my mind, and not take the MRI test.

Nurse behavior:

A recent CT Scan required a nurse to administer an “IV,” sticking me three times before she found a vein---causing me discomfort for several days after. Her behavior during the “IV” procedure was also somewhat bazaar. When she applied a tourniquet to my arm, she extended my arm and secured my wrist under her armpit---my arm now securely pushed against the side of her breast. Tourniquet 's are not new to me---never with this technique. The office-chair-on-wheels behavior was also odd---flitting back and forth to the table that held her equipment, and then back to me---bumping into my knees each time. When she worked on me she pressed her knees securely into my knees---causing me to be anxious and uncomfortable. However, I endured her bazaar technique/behavior without a complaint.

I then saw her and thought, “Not her again.” She stated that I would need an “IV” for the contrast dye, and proceeded to tell me the downside of the dye---that it could harm my kidneys. Responding, I said to her, “If I am doing this procedure because of Kidney problems, why would I want to put something in my body that may further harm my Kidneys?” She backtracked and told me “to drink plenty of water after the procedure and that would flush the dye out of my system.” Realizing I had concerns, she called in Kenny who I believed to be a tech. Kenny also backtracked, and said to me, “that my kidneys are OK enough to endure the dye.” In addition, he also stated to me, “to drink plenty of water after the MRI procedure to flush out the