A Patient Is Scheduled for a Computed Tomography (CT)of the Chest

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) of the chest with contrast media.Which assessment findings should the nurse immediately report to the health care provider ?

• A) Patient is claustrophobic.
• B) Patient is allergic to shellfish.
• C) Patient recently used a bronchodilator inhaler.
• D) Patient is not able to remove a wedding band.
• E) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine levels are elevated.

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