Which of the Following Would You Include in the Pre-Procedure

Which of the following would you include in the pre-procedure guidelines for a patient who is to have a mammogram?

A) Schedule the procedure the week before the patient's menstrual cycle
B) Instruct the patient to refrain from eating or drinking for 8 hours before the procedure
C) Tell the patient to avoid using deodorants, powders, or perfumes before the procedure
D) Explain that, although the procedure is very painful, it lasts only a few minutes
E) Instruct the patient to take a laxative 24 hours before the procedure

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