You Have Received a Request to Perform a Radiographic Study

question 11

Multiple Choice

You have received a request to perform a radiographic study on a patient who is clearly intoxicated.In preparing to perform this procedure,you should

• A)close all the examination room doors to prevent others from hearing the patient's language.
• B)put on a patient gown in case the patient vomits on you.
• C)ensure your safety by checking to see that the hospital security officer will stay with the patient during the procedure.
• D)prepare patient restraint devices,including restraint jackets,and tape to hold down the patient during the procedure.

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