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.

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Noninvasive diagnostic procedures do not require entering the body or breaking the skin and often use imaging technologies like standard X-rays or ultrasound to view internal structures.

Which of the Following Is Characteristic of a Noninvasive Diagnostic