A patient with an allergy to iodine is scheduled to have the following diagnostic tests. Which requires immediate nursing intervention?

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A renal angiogram involves the injection of iodine-based contrast dye, which can cause a severe allergic reaction in a patient with an iodine allergy. Immediate nursing intervention is necessary to prevent complications, including airway obstruction and shock. The other diagnostic tests do not involve the administration of iodine-based contrast dye, so there is no immediate risk for a severe allergic reaction.

A Patient with an Allergy to Iodine Is Scheduled to Have