The Nurse Is Caring for a 63-Yr-Old with a Possible

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Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a 63-yr-old with a possible pituitary tumor who is scheduled for a computed tomography scan with contrast. Which information about the patient is important to discuss with the health care provider before the test?

• A)History of renal insufficiency
• B)Complains of chronic headache
• C)Recent bilateral visual field loss
• D)Blood glucose level of 134 mg/dL

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