A Contraindication for Administering Barium-Based Contrast to a Patient with a History

question 9

Multiple Choice

A contraindication for administering barium-based contrast to a patient with a history of long-term steroid therapy would be an increased risk of _______________.

• A) aspiration
• B) colon perforation
• C) difficulty in holding an enema
• D) allergic reaction

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