A client with diabetes mellitus is taking oral agents and is scheduled for a diagnostic test that ...

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Rationale 1: The radiologist in the diagnostic department might give orders, but it would be best to check with the client's physician first.
Rationale 2: It is best to notify the client's physician and request orders.
Rationale 3: Some oral medications should not be given for up to 2 days after receiving IV contrast.
Rationale 4: The client should not receive the medication during NPO (nothing by mouth) status unless directed by the physician. Some oral medications should not be given for 2 days before receiving IV contrast.
Global Rationale: It is best to notify the client's physician and request orders. The radiologist in the diagnostic department might give orders, but it would be best to check with the client's physician first. Some oral medications should not be given for up to 2 days after receiving IV contrast. The client should not receive the medication during NPO (nothing by mouth) status unless directed by the physician.