After Undergoing a Barium Enema Study, What Instruction Should Patients

question 21

Multiple Choice

After undergoing a barium enema study, what instruction should patients be given?

• A)Take an oral laxative to completely evacuate the barium.
• B)Try to retain the barium in case additional radiographic studies are needed the same day or the following day.
• C)Await normal bowel function.
• D)None of the above.

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