ATI Fundamentals Proctored Exam LPN Related

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A client is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) of the brain with contrast. When reviewing the client's medical record, what significant finding should the nurse report to the primary healthcare provider before the diagnostic procedure?

  • A. The client takes metformin daily.
  • B. The client has not been nothing by mouth (NPO).
  • C. The client reports an allergy to gadolinium.
  • D. The client was not prescribed a bowel prep.
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Metformin (A) is significant before a CT with contrast due to lactic acidosis risk if renal function declines from contrast dye. NPO status (B) isn't critical for brain CT. Gadolinium (C) is MRI-related, not CT. Bowel prep (D) is irrelevant. A is correct. Rationale: Contrast can impair kidneys, exacerbating metformin toxicity, requiring provider adjustment, per radiology safety protocols.