A Patient Will Be Undergoing Abdominal Computed Tomography (CT) with Contrast

Multiple Choice

A patient will be undergoing abdominal computed tomography (CT) with contrast. The nurse has administered IV sodium bicarbonate and oral acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) before the study as ordered. What would indicate that these medications have had the desired therapeutic effect?

A) The patients BUN and creatinine levels are within reference range following the CT.
B) The CT yields high-quality images.
C) The patients electrolytes are stable in the 48 hours following the CT.
D) The patients intake and output are in balance on the day after the CT.