When Assessing a Patient Who Is Scheduled to Have a CT

question 19

Multiple Choice

When assessing a patient who is scheduled to have a CT scan of the kidneys, which finding would prompt the nurse to notify the primary health care provider?

• A) Allergy to iodine and seafood
• B) Urinary output of 1,200 mL in 24 hours
• C) Last bowel movement one day ago
• D) Height 5'8" and weight 160 pounds

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