The nurse is preparing a client for a cardiac catheterization.What assessment is a priority before the procedure?

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Before the procedure,the nurse should ascertain whether the client has an allergy to iodine-containing preparations,such as seafood or local anesthetics.The contrast medium used during the procedure is iodine based.This allergy can cause a life-threatening reaction,so it is a high priority.Second,it is important for the nurse to assess anxiety,mobility,and knowledge.

The Nurse Is Preparing a Client for a Cardiac Catheterization