The nurse is caring for an individual scheduled to receive a magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)of the brain.Which of the following findings in the chart should be reported to the radiology department prior to the procedure? A)Creatinine = 0.6 mg/dL B)Patient reports taking atenolol (Tenormin)every day C)Platelet count = 130,000/mm³ D)Patient has a pacemaker

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Patients with pacemakers should not undergo MRI procedures unless the device has been evaluated and labeled as MRI-safe. The radiology department should be informed prior to the procedure to ensure proper precautions are taken. A, B, and C are all within normal ranges and do not require specific notification to the radiology department.

The Nurse Is Caring for an Individual Scheduled to Receive