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

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


Answer: D

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