Diagnostic imaging

Diagnostic Imaging (Chapter 19 Case Study 19-1 (pg.697) )

In the radiology department of Inner City Health Care, several patients are waiting to have their procedures performed. Gwen Carr, Certified Medical Assistant, brings Don Waite to the department for an excretory urogram known as an intravenous pyelogram. She is careful to make certain that Mr. Waite to the has been properly prepared for the procedure. She does not want the procedure to have to be repeated because of the inconvenience and anxiety it might cause Mr.Waite, nor does she want there to be additional expense and time spent repeating the procedure.

1.) What is the patient preparation for excretory urography (IVP)?

2.) What should Gwen tell mr.Waite about what to expect as he begins to have his procedure?