The Patient Is Ordered a CT Scan with Contrast

question 41

Multiple Choice

The patient is ordered a CT scan with contrast.Which question should the nurse ask the conscious patient before the procedure?

• A) Are you allergic to penicillin?
• B) Are you allergic to iodine-based dye?
• C) Are you allergic to latex?
• D) Are you allergic to eggs?

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Divergent Thinking

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