A patient will undergo endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to determine the cause of jaundice. Before the test, the nurse would assess this patient for an allergy to:
A) eggs.
B) pork.
C) aspirin.
D) shellfish.

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Allergy to shellfish is assessed, because an iodine-based contrast medium is used during the test. Shellfish hold and store iodine.

A Patient Will Undergo Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to Determine