The nurse is preparing the client for a computed tomography (CT)scan of the abdomen with IV contrast.Which question does the nurse ask the client before the examination?

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Allergies to iodine or seafood can cause a cross-allergic reaction to the contrast dye used for CT scans.Clients reporting such allergies should be scheduled for CT without contrast to avoid anaphylactic reactions.The client does not need to be NPO for this test and does need not to take laxatives.The client is not tilted during the CT scan.

The Nurse Is Preparing the Client for a Computed Tomography