The nurse is preparing a patient for a cardiac computed tomography (CT) scan. The patient's creatinine levels indicate mild renal insufficiency. Which of the following would the nurse expect to be ordered before and after the procedure?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Sodium bicarbonate
b. N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
c. Lasix
d. Aldactone
ANS: B
To prevent contrast-induced nephropathy, patients have a glomerular filtration rate or creatinine level done. Then if mild-to-moderate renal insufficiency is shown, patients should receive premedication and two postprocedure doses with N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) and IV hydration with 0.45% sodium chloride hydration to help protect the kidneys.
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