Ati lpn med surg exam

Ati lpn med surg exam ( 53 Questions)

While admitting a client for a cardiac catheterization, the nurse asks the client about allergies. Which of the following client food allergies should the nurse report to the provider prior to the procedure?



Correct Answer: D

A. Gelatin allergies are not directly related to cardiac catheterization procedures, as iodine-based contrast media is typically used. 

 

B. A yeast allergy is unrelated to the contrast dye or materials used in the procedure.  

 

C. Egg allergies may be relevant to some medications or vaccines, but they are not typically a concern in cardiac catheterization.  

 

D. Shellfish allergies are important because clients with shellfish allergies may also react to iodine-based contrast dyes commonly used in cardiac catheterization procedures.




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