The nurse is caring for a client receiving Metformin. Which finding requires action before the medication is given?

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A. ask about holding the medication per protocol and checking renal function — Metformin may need to be held around iodinated contrast because of lactic acidosis risk in clients who develop contrast-related kidney injury.

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B. administer with contrast to reduce nausea

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C. double the dose after the scan

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D. give the medication early to prevent hyperglycemia