The nurse is preparing the patient for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan with intravenous contrast. Which question is most important for the nurse to ask the patient?

“Are you experiencing any pain, swelling, or leaking around your IV site?”. Infusion of contrast into a compromised IV site can result in soft tissue necrosis. Therefore, the nurse must ensure the patency of the IV prior to administering the medication. The long-held belief that there is an association between shellfish allergy and an allergy to contrast has been proven to be a myth. Although it is important to know about the patient’s claustrophobia, this can be treated with an anxiolytic or sedative. The patient’s DVT history is important but not as vital as the patency of the IV catheter.

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Topics: Routes of Administration Communication & Documentation Nursing Interventions Radiology Tissue Integrity

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