A patient with persistent pleural edema is scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)of the chest.Which information in the patient's medical history should the nurse identify as a contraindication for this procedure?
A)Allergy to shellfish
B)Implanted cardiac pacemaker
C)Knee replacement 2 years ago
D)Tattoo on a lower extremity

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An implanted cardiac pacemaker is a contraindication for an MRI due to the risk of interference with the pacemaker. Allergy to shellfish, knee replacement, and lower extremity tattoo are not contraindications for an MRI.

A Patient with Persistent Pleural Edema Is Scheduled for a Magnetic