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

question 18

Multiple Choice

A client with a possible pituitary adenoma is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan with contrast media. Which of the following client 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 8.5 kg
• D)History of ongoing headaches

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Definitions:

Colorblind

A condition where a person is unable to distinguish certain colors, typically due to the absence or malfunction of certain color-detecting cells in the eye.

Probability

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Immune System

A complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against pathogens and diseases.

Antigen-presenting Cells

Specialized cells of the immune system that process and present antigens to T-cells, initiating an immune response.