The nurse is assessing a patient scheduled for a CT scan of the kidneys. Which finding should the nurse report to the primary healthcare provider?

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The patient's allergy to iodine and seafood is important to report to the primary healthcare provider because CT scans often involve the use of contrast dye containing iodine. The provider may need to take precautions or use alternative imaging methods. The other findings do not have significant implications for the CT scan.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient Scheduled for a CT