Two Hours After Completing a Computed Tomography (CT)scan of the Brain

question 220

Multiple Choice

Two hours after completing a computed tomography (CT) scan of the brain with contrast, an ambulatory patient asks a nurse for "medication for itching." What should be the nurse's first response?

• A)Administer diphenhydramine 25 mg by mouth ordered as needed for itching.
• B)Assess for the time of onset of itching and relationship to known allergies.
• C)Identify any associated signs, such as change in vital signs or respiratory status.
• D)Instruct patient to take a cool shower or provide cool compresses to relieve itching.

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