A patient admitted with suspected renal disease and severe low back pain is preparing to go to have a Renal Arteriography test. Before going to the test, the nurse would ensure that:

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Before sending a patient with suspected renal disease and severe low back pain for a Renal Arteriography test, it is important to ensure the patient is not allergic to iodine and shellfish. Allergies to iodine and shellfish may cause an adverse reaction to the dye. The lab values serum creatinine and urea nitrogen should be checked. All abnormal lab values should be reported to the attending physician.

A Patient Admitted with Suspected Renal Disease and Severe Low