The nurse is preparing a patient for an angiogram. What should be included in data collection for this patient?
a. Ask if the patient is allergic to eggs.
b. Ask if the patient is allergic to meat.
c. Ask if the patient is allergic to peanuts.
d. Ask if the patient is allergic to contrast dyes.
ANS: D
The nurse should ask if the patient is allergic to contrast dyes, as dye is used during an angiogram. A. B. C. Allergies to eggs, meat, or peanuts is not important to assess in this patient.
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