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

question 13

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Allergy to shellfish
• B)Patient reports claustrophobia
• C)Elevated serum creatinine level
• D)Recent bronchodilator inhaler use
• E)Inability to remove a wedding band

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