The client with possible cholecystitis is scheduled for an oral cholecystography, a radiograph of the gallbladder. The night before the test, the client orally takes several tablets that will...

The client with possible cholecystitis is scheduled for an oral cholecystography, a radiograph of the gallbladder. The night before the test, the client orally takes several tablets that will facilitate a sharper radiographic image. Before administering the contrast substance, which question is essential for the nurse to ask?

1. Can the client tolerate holding still?

2. Does the client want any anesthesia?

3. How many radiographs has the client had?

4. Is the client allergic to iodine?