Reactions to gadolinium-based contrast are less frequent than those observed with iodinated contrast media and are usually mild and well tolerated.What potential severe reaction must the nurse be prepared for?
A) Paresthesia
B) Vessel occlusion
C) Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis
D) Pseudoaneurysm formation

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GBCM administered to patients with acute kidney injury or severe chronic kidney disease can result in a syndrome of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF).NSF is a fibrosing disease primarily of the skin and subcutaneous tissues but also involves the lung,esophagus,heart,and skeletal muscles.Initial symptoms develop rapidly and include skin thickening and or pruritus.

Reactions to Gadolinium-Based Contrast Are Less Frequent Than Those Observed