Problem: A patient with type 2 diabetes is scheduled for magnetic resonance imaging (MR!) with contrast dye. The nurse is reviewing the orders and notices that the patient is receiving metformin (Glucophage"). What is the nurse's priority action? Need Professional Help?
a. Proceed with the MRI as scheduled. b. Notify the radiology department that the patient is receiving metformin. c. Expect to hold the metformin the day of the test and for 48 hours after the test is performed. d. Call the health care provider regarding delaying the MRI for two days until the metformin has been eliminated.