A Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Barium Sulfate to a Patient

A nurse is preparing to administer barium sulfate to a patient as part of an upper gastrointestinal and small bowel series procedure.What should the nurse tell the patient about this intervention?

A) The barium will be administered intravenously, and will likely make the patient feel nauseated.
B) The barium will be administered rectally, as an enema, and might make the patient feel dizzy.
C) The barium will be administered orally, as a capsule, and should cause no discomfort.
D) The barium will be administered orally, as a milkshake, and will have a chalky taste.

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