Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
The nurse is preparing an older client for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with contrast. Which laboratory value should the nurse report to the healthcare provider before the scan is performed?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Serum creatinine of 1.9 mg/dL indicates renal insufficiency, increasing the risk of contrast-induced nephropathy. This must be reported to assess the safety of administering contrast media.