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The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Scheduled to Undergo

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The nurse is caring for a patient scheduled to undergo a computed tomography (CT) scan with contrast. Which of the following should be included in preprocedure preparation? (Select all that apply.?


A) Question the patient about allergies to dye, shellfish, or iodine.
B) Determine if the patient has aneurysm clips or metal pins in the body.
C) Check blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels.
D) Explain to the patient that a sensation of warmth may be felt when dye is injected.
E) Tell the patient to report any nausea, itchiness, or difficulty breathing during the scan.

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