A Technologist Is Preparing to Perform a Procedure on a Geriatric

question 14

Multiple Choice

A technologist is preparing to perform a procedure on a geriatric patient in which ROCM is required.The patient should

• A)receive a neutral osmolality ROCM because of his or her age.
• B)receive low-osmolality ROCM because of the high risk of extravasation.
• C)receive a high-osmolality ROCM because of probable weakened vessels.
• D)receive an ROCM concentration equal to that needed in conventional radiology procedures.

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