Which of the following is characteristic of a noninvasive diagnostic procedure?
A. It requires the radiologist to insert a catheter or wire into a blood vessel or organ.
B. It requires surgical aseptic technique.
C. It uses standard X-rays or ultrasound to view internal structures.
D. It requires close monitoring of the patient because of the anesthesia.
E. A contrast medium is injected into a vein before the procedure.
C. It uses standard X-rays or ultrasound to view internal structures.
Noninvasive diagnostics use standard X-rays or ultrasound to view internal structures without inserting devices or breaking the patient's skin.
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