The Patient Is Ordered a Computed Tomography (CT)scan with Contrast

question 17

Multiple Choice

The patient is ordered a computed tomography (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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