Gastrointestinal series  of x-ray

Chapter 19 Case Study 19-2 (pg.697)

Gloria McDermott is scheduled to have a  gastrointestinal series  of x-ray next week because of persistent episodes of stomach pain that is unrelieved by the medication Dr.King has prescribed for her.

1.) How will you explain to Ms.McDermott the purpose of the test?

2.) What will you tell her about how to prepare for the test?

Chapter 19 Case Study 19-3 (pg.697)

Ray Manard has had a series of x-rays, a  gastrointestinal series, a cholecystogram, and an MRI of his abdomen. He has scheduled an appointment with a gastroenterologist and asks you to get all of the films for him to take to the gastroenterologist.

1.) What is your response to his request?

2.) Explain why the films should be kept on site?