A Patient Is Scheduled for a Myelogram to Confirm the Presence

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient is scheduled for a myelogram to confirm the presence of a herniated intervertebral disk. Which information obtained when admitting the patient is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider before the procedure?

• A) The patient is anxious about the test.
• B) The patient has an allergy to shellfish.
• C) The patient had 4 ounces of apple juice 4 hours earlier.
• D) The patient has back pain when lying flat for long periods.

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