A signed consent for a diagnostic procedure is required when:
A)the patient is acting very skittish about the procedure.
B)there is reason to think that a lawsuit may be filed by the patient.
C)the procedure is invasive or requires the injection of contrast medium.
D)all diagnostic imaging procedures require a consent.

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Diagnostic imaging procedures that are invasive-those that require the injection of contrast medium-require the patient to sign a consent form after he or she has been informed of the procedure,risks,alternatives,outcomes,etc.

A Signed Consent for a Diagnostic Procedure Is Required When