A Patient with a Possible Pituitary Adenoma Is Scheduled for a Computed

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient with a possible pituitary adenoma is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan with contrast media. Which patient information is 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 lb
• D)Complaint of ongoing headaches

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