When preparing a patient for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP), the nurse reviews diagnostic data. Which finding should the nurse report to the healthcare provider before sending the patient for the test?

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A BUN level of 55 mg/dL may indicate impaired kidney function and could increase the risk of contrast-induced nephropathy during an IVP, so the healthcare provider should be notified. A serum creatinine level of 1.3 mg/dL is within normal limits. A urine culture of <10,000 organisms/mL is also within normal limits, and residual urine of 80 mL is not a contraindication for an IVP.

When Preparing a Patient for an Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP), the Nurse