The nurse is caring for a client who had a computed tomography (CT)scan of the head with contrast medium.Which priority intervention does the nurse implement?

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If a contrast medium is used,intravenous fluid may be given to promote excretion of the contrast medium.Contrast medium also may act as a diuretic,resulting in the need for fluid replacement.The client will not be sedated for the procedure and will not require bedrest.Contrast is injected through a peripheral IV.

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