For which diagnostic procedure should a patient take a special drink the night before to help outline the intestines?

A. Barium enema
B. Retrograde pyelography
C. CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis
D. Nuclear medicine scan
E. Barium swallow


Answer: C

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