A client with a possible pituitary adenoma is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan with contrast media. Which of the following client information is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider before the test?
A)Bilateral poor peripheral vision
B)Allergies to iodine and shellfish
C)Recent weight loss of 8.5 kg
D)History of ongoing headaches

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Since the usual contrast media is iodine-based, the health care provider will need to know about the allergy before the CT scan. The other findings are common with any mass in the brain such as a pituitary adenoma.

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