A Patient Has Just Completed a Series of Upper Gastrointestinal

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient has just completed a series of upper gastrointestinal tract radiographs that involved the use of barium as a contrast agent. Which measure will this patient need to help excrete the barium?

• A) Diuretics and fluid restriction to 1.5 L
• B) Diuretics and fluid intake increased to 3.5 L
• C) Laxatives and fluid restriction to 1.5 L
• D) Laxatives and fluid intake increased to 3.5 L

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