A patient with acute dyspnea is scheduled for a spiral computed tomography (CT) scan. Which information obtained by the nurse is a priority to communicate to the health care provider before the CT?
A) Allergy to shellfish
B) Apical pulse of 104
C) Respiratory rate of 30
D) O2 saturation of 90%
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