14. A client is scheduled for a cholecystogram. In preparation for the test, a nurse should ask the client about allergies to:
Select all that apply.
14. A client is scheduled for a cholecystogram. In preparation for the test, a nurse should ask the client about allergies to:
Select all that apply.
Test-Taking Tip
Think "shellfish" as the possible sources of iodine, which is the allergic concern.
Content Area: Adult Health, Gastrointestinal; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Assessment; Cognitive Level: Analysis; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Reduction of Risk Potential/Therapeutic Procedures
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Answer 1 is incorrect because an allergy to eggs will not increase the risk to the client from the dye used in the test. Answer 2 is incorrect because organ meats do not contain iodine, which is the allergic concern for the client receiving the dye during the test. Answer 3 is correct because clams are a shellfish and an allergy to shellfish would increase the risk that the client would have an allergic reaction to the dye used during the test. Answer 4 is correct because shrimp are a shellfish and an allergy to shrimp would increase the likelihood that the client would have an allergic reaction to the dye used during the test. Answer 5 is correct because crab is a shellfish and an allergy to shellfish would increase the risk that the client would have an allergic reaction to the dye used during the test. Answer 6 is incorrect because the risk to the client is the iodine that is found in the dye used in the test. A latex allergy would be important to know; however, the question relates to a risk associated with the test.
