If a patient asks a sonographer questions about the results of the study, the sonographer should
A) provide the person with a copy of the sonographer's technical observation.
B) confine his or her remarks to either "normal" or "abnormal."
C) give an opinion on the results.
D) explain that the patient must contact his or her physician for the diagnosis.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Conversations with patients should be proper and professional. Sonographers should never discuss the findings or offer their opinion on the results of a study. Only physicians can legally render a diagnosis.

If a Patient Asks a Sonographer Questions About the Results