When an Upper Gastrointestinal Series Is Delayed Because the Stomach

question 21

Multiple Choice

When an upper gastrointestinal series is delayed because the stomach does not empty due to pylorospasm,it is often helpful to have the patient lie in the _____ position.

• A) prone
• B) supine
• C) right anterior oblique
• D) left posterior oblique

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