The nurse cares for a patient who had an angiogram of the aorta with a contrast medium approximately 4 hours ago.Which is the priority patient assessment for the nurse to monitor for early detection of an allergic reaction to the dye?

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The nurse monitors the patient's respiratory and cardiac status for any indication of a hypersensitivity reaction to the dye.Other clinical indicators include flushing,itching,and urticaria.Pallor is usually an indicator of altered cardiovascular status.Pruritus and cool skin may be an indication of allergic reactions; however,they are not as high on the patient's hierarchy of needs as breathing.

The Nurse Cares for a Patient Who Had an Angiogram