If a Surgical Patient Has a Positive Shellfish Allergy and Is

question 10

Multiple Choice

If a surgical patient has a positive shellfish allergy and is undergoing a procedure that requires the use of a contrast media,what should the surgical technologist do?

• A)Not use items containing latex in the sterile field
• B)Have nonionic contrast agents available
• C)Ask the surgical team to give Benadryl to the patient
• D)Ask that the procedure be cancelled

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