Nclexrn Flashcards: Diagnostic Tests And Contrast Allergy Precautions

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QUESTION

What instruction should be given after iodinated contrast if no fluid restriction exists?

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ANSWER

Increase oral fluids to help excrete contrast. Enhanced hydration promotes renal clearance, reducing retention and potential toxicity.

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A 45-year-old client with asthma is scheduled for a CT pulmonary angiogram with iodinated contrast (iodixanol) to evaluate suspected pulmonary embolism. The client reports a prior severe reaction to contrast with wheezing and facial swelling; current medications include albuterol inhaler and prednisone 10 mg daily; vital signs are blood pressure 118/70 mm Hg, heart rate 96/min, respiratory rate 18/min, oxygen saturation 95% on room air. The nurse should VERIFY which information with the client before the procedure?
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