When admitting a patient for a cardiac catheterization and coronary angiogram,which information about the patient is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider?

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The contrast dye used for the procedure is iodine based,so patients who have shellfish allergies will require treatment with medications such as corticosteroids and antihistamines before the angiogram. The other information is also communicated to the health care provider but will not require a change in the usual precardiac catheterization orders or medications.

When Admitting a Patient for a Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary