The nurse is caring for a client who had a computed tomography (CT) scan of the head with contrast medium. Which priority intervention does the nurse implement?
a. Maintain bedrest with the head of the bed elevated less than 30 degrees.
b. Apply a pressure dressing to the site of injection.
c. Increase fluid intake after the procedure.
d. Maintain sedation for 8 hours postproce-dure.
C
If a contrast medium is used, intravenous fluid may be given to promote excretion of the contrast medium. Contrast medium also may act as a diuretic, resulting in the need for fluid replacement. The client will not be sedated for the procedure and will not require bedrest. Contrast is injected through a peripheral IV.
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