The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Scheduled for a Computed

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan with contrast. Which actions does the nurse include in the preprocedure preparation? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Check blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels.
• B)Question the patient about allergies to dye, shellfish, or iodine.
• C)Determine if the patient has aneurysm clips or metal pins in the body.
• D)Explain to the patient that a sensation of warmth may be felt when the dye is injected.
• E)Tell the patient to report any nausea, itchiness, or difficulty breathing during the scan.

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