Hematuria

Hematuria ( 30 Questions)

A client with hematuria is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan with contrast. What should the nurse inform the client about the purpose of contrast in this imaging study?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. While CT scans can detect kidney stones, the primary purpose of contrast is not to visualize stones.

B) Correct. Contrast is used to highlight blood vessels and enhance the visualization of the urinary tract.

C) Incorrect. Contrast is not primarily administered to minimize radiation exposure but rather to improve imaging quality.

D) Incorrect. Contrast enhances the visualization of blood vessels and structures in the urinary tract, not specifically the bladder lining.




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