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

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Because iodine-based contrast media is used during a spiral CT,the patient may need to have the CT scan without contrast or be premedicated before injection of the contrast media.The increased pulse,low oxygen saturation,and tachypnea all indicate a need for 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