A nurse is assessing a patient who will be undergoing magnetic resonance imaging of the pancreas with a gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA).Given the use of this contrast medium, the nurse should especially evaluate the patient for which of the following?

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Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) are associated with a risk of developing nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) in patients with renal dysfunction. Therefore, the nurse should evaluate the patient's renal function and assess for any signs of NSF after the administration of GBCA. Pancreatitis, cirrhosis, and cardiac disease are not directly related to the use of GBCA for MRI of the pancreas.

A Nurse Is Assessing a Patient Who Will Be Undergoing