A patient is scheduled for a myelogram to confirm the presence of a herniated intervertebral disk. Which information obtained when admitting the patient is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider before the procedure?

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Iodine-containing contrast medium is injected into the subarachnoid space during a myelogram. The health care provider may need to modify the postmyelogram orders to prevent back pain, but this can be done after the procedure. Clear liquids are usually considered safe up to 4 hours before a diagnostic or surgical procedure. The patient's anxiety should be addressed, but this is not as important as the iodine allergy.

A Patient Is Scheduled for a Myelogram to Confirm the Presence