A patient is preparing to receive an intravenous infusion of contrast medium before undergoing computed tomography of the biliary tract and liver.The nurse should inform the patient that she may experience which of the following after receiving this infusion? Select all that apply.
A)Tingling in the extremities
B)Nausea
C)Feeling of cold
D)Transient headache
E)Salty or metallic taste

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Contrast medium used in computed tomography can cause various side effects. Nausea is a common reaction due to the body's response to the foreign substance. A transient headache can occur as a result of the contrast medium's effect on the blood vessels or the body's reaction to the substance. A salty or metallic taste is also a common side effect reported by patients immediately after the infusion of contrast medium, likely due to the chemical composition of the contrast affecting the taste buds or a systemic response. Tingling in the extremities and feeling of cold are less commonly associated directly with contrast medium infusion for CT scans and are not typical reactions.

A Patient Is Preparing to Receive an Intravenous Infusion of Contrast