The nurse anticipates preparing a patient who is allergic to shellfish for an arteriogram by

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Before the procedure is begun,the nurse should assess the patient for food and other allergies and should administer an antihistamine,because a contrast iodine-based dye is used for the procedure.Baseline vitals should be obtained before the start of the procedure and frequently thereafter.The procedure site is monitored and the patient kept on bed rest after the procedure is complete.

The Nurse Anticipates Preparing a Patient Who Is Allergic to Shellfish