The patient is about to have a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to diagnose a soft tissue abnormality of the lower leg. About which finding should the nurse immediately notify the physician?

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The patient having a pacemaker is a contraindication for undergoing MRI due to the risk of pacemaker malfunction or interference with the magnetic field. The physician should be alerted immediately so that alternative diagnostic tests can be ordered. The patient's concern about the MRI findings, history of hypertension, and not eating breakfast are not immediate concerns that require physician notification.

The Patient Is About to Have a Magnetic Resonance Imaging