Prior to any test in which a contrast medium is used, the nurse should ask the patient which of the following questions?
a. "When did you last void?"
b. "Are you allergic to any foods or other sub-stances?"
c. "How old are you?"
d. "How tall are you?"
B
Precautions need to be taken to ensure patient safety, particularly in the elderly. It is essential during history taking that the patient be questioned about the possibility of pregnancy, asthma, and allergic reactions to contrast media or iodine, as well as to other food and drugs. If the patient has never received iodine, this should be noted on the requisition.
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