Author Question: Before the patient undergoes computed tomographic (CT) scanning with a contrast medium, the nurse ... (Read 45 times)

mp14 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Before the patient undergoes computed tomographic (CT) scanning with a contrast medium, the nurse should

a. verify that the patient is not allergic to seafood or iodine.
b. explain that the patient will have to change position frequently during the procedure.
c. maintain a safe distance from the patient to reduce the exposure to radiation.
d. verify that the patient has no metal objects such as an implant or a pacemaker.

Question 2

A patient has been complaining of headaches. If the headaches are migraine, the nurse would expect to assess that the headaches:

a. They are observed during times of stress.
b. They become worse toward evening.
c. They have their onset when the person is in his or her twenties or thirties.
d. They may cause unusual smells or sounds for the patient before the pain begins.

steff9894 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
It is important for the nurse to document and report to the physician any history of allergy to iodine and seafood because iodine is present in the contrast medium.

Answer to Question 2

D
Migraine headaches are unusual in that there are prodromal (early signs and symptoms of a developing condition or disease) signs and symptoms that occur before the acute attack.