Pre-Procedure Care for Contrast Dye Administration

Medium Reduction Of Risk Potential Therapeutic Procedures

A nurse is preparing a patient for a therapeutic procedure involving the use of contrast dye for imaging studies.

As part of the pre-procedural preparation, the nurse must identify the key interventions needed to minimize the risk of complications. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Assess the patient for any allergies, particularly to iodine or shellfish.

Administer intravenous fluids as prescribed before the procedure.

Confirm that the patient's renal function has been assessed.

Obtain informed consent from the patient for the procedure.

Educate the patient about the potential side effects of contrast media.

Ensure that the patient is fasting for a specified period prior to the procedure.

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