The nurse is preparing a client for a computerized tomography with contrast media. Which instruction will the nurse share with the client?
A)"You will have a pressure probe inserted into your rectum."
B)"You will wear your rings and eyeglasses into the procedure room."
C)"You will need to let me know if you are allergic to shellfish."
D)"You will drink 5 to 6 glasses of fluid 90 minutes before the test."

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Contrast media used in computerized tomography (CT) scans can contain iodine, which is similar to the allergens found in shellfish. Therefore, it's important to ask clients about shellfish allergies to prevent allergic reactions to the contrast media.

The Nurse Is Preparing a Client for a Computerized Tomography