A patient with acute dyspnea is scheduled for a spiral computed tomography (CT) scan. Which information obtained by the nurse is most important to communicate to the health care provider before the CT?

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Because the contrast solution used during a spiral CT is iodine-based, the patient may need to have the CT scan without contrast or be premedicated before contrast injection. The increased pulse, oxygen saturation, and tachypnea all need further assessment or intervention but do not indicate a need to modify the CT procedure.

A Patient with Acute Dyspnea Is Scheduled for a Spiral