All of this information is obtained by the nurse who is admitting a client for a coronary arteriogram. Which information is most important to report to the physician before the procedure begins?
A. The client has had intermittent substernal chest pain for 6 months.
B. The client develops wheezes and dyspnea after eating crab or lobster.
C. The client reports that a previous arteriogram was negative for coronary artery disease.
D. The client has peripheral vascular disease, and the dorsalis pedis pulses are difficult to palpate.
Answer: B. The client develops wheezes and dyspnea after eating crab or lobster.
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