NCLEX^® QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Question of the Week – November 23, 2022

November 23, 2022

A client is scheduled for an arteriogram using a radiopaque dye. What is the most important information the nurse should determine before the procedure to ensure the client’s safety?

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Correct! The answer is number 4

Rationale:

Answer: 4

Rationale: Allergy to iodine or seafood is associated with allergy to the radiopaque dye that is used for medical imaging examinations. Informed consent is necessary because an arteriogram requires the injection of a radiopaque dye into the blood vessel. Although the remaining options are components of the preprocedure assessment, the risks of allergic reaction and possible anaphylaxis are the most critical to the client’s safety.

Level of Cognitive Ability: Analyzing
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity
Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Data Collection
Content Area: Foundations of Care: Diagnostic Tests
Health Problem: N/A

Practice Question Sourced From: Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 5th Edition