Telling the Patient That You Do Not Like Having Radiographs

question 16

True/False

Telling the patient that you do not like having radiographs taken will help the patient cooperate with the procedure.

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Definitions:

Villi

Finger-like projections on the wall of the small intestine that increase surface area for absorption of nutrients.

Mucosa

The moist tissue layer lining some organs and body cavities, including the nose, mouth, lungs, and digestive tract.

Small Intestine

A part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and large intestine that digests and absorbs nutrients from food.

Pylorus

The region of the stomach that connects to the duodenum, responsible for the regulated passage of digested food.