To diagnose the condition of colitis,
A) single-contrast barium enema studies are considered the "gold-standard."
B) patients are heavily sedated to prevent motion and bowel motility.
C) colonoscopy is the preferred diagnostic study.
D) double-contrast colon studies are recommended without fluoroscopic assessment.

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Colonoscopy is considered the preferred diagnostic study for colitis, as it allows for direct visualization of the colon and the ability to take biopsies for further evaluation. Single-contrast barium enema studies and double-contrast colon studies may also be used, but they are not considered the "gold-standard" and may not provide as thorough of an evaluation as colonoscopy. Heavy sedation is not always necessary for diagnostic studies of the colon.

To Diagnose the Condition of Colitis