An older adult is scheduled for a CT scan with contrast. The nurse would anticipate preprocedure administration of which medication to help prevent renal damage?
1. N-acetylcysteine
2. Vitamin B12
3. Intravenous infusion of 5% dextrose
4. Vitamin D
Answer: 1
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