In Preparation for a Barium Examination of a Colostomy Patient,it

question 9

Multiple Choice

In preparation for a barium examination of a colostomy patient,it is important to

• A)tell the patient to not take his or her bismuth anti-odor tablets before the examination.
• B)understand the sensitivity of these patients to their condition and lifestyle change.
• C)irrigate the stoma the night before and morning of the examination.
• D)do all of the above.

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