A patient is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT)scan of the chest with contrast media. Which assessment findings should the nurse report to the health care provider before the patient goes for the CT ?

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Because the contrast media is iodine based and may cause dehydration and decreased renal blood flow,asking about iodine allergies (such as allergy to shellfish)and monitoring renal function before the CT scan are necessary. The other actions are not contraindications for CT of the chest,although they may be for other diagnostic tests,such as magnetic resonance imaging or pulmonary spirometry.

A Patient Is Scheduled for a Computed Tomography (CT)scan of the Chest