A 35-Year-Old Female Patient with a Possible Pituitary Adenoma Is

question 7

Multiple Choice

A 35-year-old female patient with a possible pituitary adenoma is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan with contrast media.Which patient information is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider before the test?

• A) Bilateral poor peripheral vision
• B) Allergies to iodine and shellfish
• C) Recent weight loss of 20 pounds
• D) Complaint of ongoing headaches

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