Which Instructions Should Be Given to a Patient in Preparation

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which instructions should be given to a patient in preparation for a barium enema?

• A) Instruct the patient to follow a clear liquid diet beginning the morning before the procedure
• B) Tell the patient the procedure will last 4 hours
• C) Tell the patient to take one tablet of contrast medium every 5 minutes the night before, until six tablets are taken
• D) Tell the patient he may have a glass of milk the morning of the examination
• E) Tell the patient it is not necessary to take laxatives or electrolyte solutions for this test

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