Multiple Choice
A nurse is assessing a patient for potential contraindications for an upcoming computed tomography (CT) scan of the pituitary.When the nurse learns that the patient has a pheochromocytoma, the nurse notifies the health-care provider of this finding and the CT scan is cancelled.Why is pheochromocytoma a contraindication for a CT scan?
A) The puncture site may not stop bleeding.
B) The iodinated contrast medium is nephrotoxic.
C) The iodinated contrast medium may cause a hypertensive crisis.
D) The iodinated contrast medium may cause renal failure.
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