A patient with an allergy to iodine is scheduled to have diagnostic tests. For which test should the nurse notify the healthcare provider?

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A renal angiogram involves the use of iodine-based contrast dye, which can trigger an allergic reaction in patients with iodine allergy. Therefore, the nurse should notify the healthcare provider and discuss alternative diagnostic options for the patient. The other tests listed do not involve the use of iodine-based contrast dye, so they are not contraindicated for patients with iodine allergy.

A Patient with an Allergy to Iodine Is Scheduled to Have