Which of the Following Statements About Abdominal and Retroperitoneal Sonography

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about abdominal and retroperitoneal sonography is untrue?

• A) Evaluation of the abdominal arteries for the presence of an aneurysm is a clinical indication for abdominal sonography.
• B) Abdominal sonography should be done after other diagnostic imaging tests that require contrast material.
• C) Obesity and dehydration may make it more difficult to obtain satisfactory images of the abdominal organs.
• D) Patients should refrain from smoking or chewing gum, because this can introduce air into the stomach.

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