A nurse is preparing a patient for arteriography. Before administering the contrast medium, the nurse should ask the patient if they are allergic to

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All of the above options are potential allergens that the nurse should ask the patient about before administering the contrast medium for arteriography. Iodine and radiopaque dye are components of the contrast medium, while shellfish may contain iodine and thus cross-react with iodine allergies. It is important to identify any potential allergies to prevent an adverse reaction during the procedure.

A Nurse Is Preparing a Patient for Arteriography