A nurse is preparing a patient for a liver and spleen scan. Which intervention is most important to implement before the procedure?
a. Prepare the biopsy site with a clean field.
b. Check for any allergies to contrast media.
c. Explain the procedure to the patient's family.
d. Have the patient eat a complete regular diet.
B
Allergies should always be checked before any diagnostic test.
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