When assisting with an IVP, the medical assistant should ____.

Question

A. have the patient sit on the table
B. tell the patient the contrast media will be eliminated in the stool
C. tell the patient to stay in street clothes
D. instruct the patient to tell the physician if she becomes short of breath or experiences itching
E. tell the patient that the procedure will take about 4 hours

Answer 1

D. instruct the patient to tell the physician if she becomes short of breath or experiences itching
Shortness of breath or itching may be signs of an allergic reaction and should be reported to the physician immediately.