Which of the following would you include in the pre-procedure guidelines for a patient who is to have a mammogram?
A. Schedule the procedure the week before the patient's menstrual cycle
B. Instruct the patient to refrain from eating or drinking for 8 hours before the procedure
C. Tell the patient to avoid using deodorants, powders, or perfumes before the procedure
D. Explain that, although the procedure is very painful, it lasts only a few minutes
E. Instruct the patient to take a laxative 24 hours before the procedure
C. Tell the patient to avoid using deodorants, powders, or perfumes before the procedure
Tell the patient to avoid using deodorants, powders, or perfumes before the procedure because these can interfere with the accuracy of the test results.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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