Which information is most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider before a patient with type 2 diabetes is prepared for a coronary angiogram?

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To avoid lactic acidosis,metformin should be discontinued a day or 2 before the coronary arteriogram and should not be used for 48 hours after IV contrast media are administered.The other patient data will also be reported but do not indicate any need to reschedule the procedure.

Which Information Is Most Important for the Nurse to Report