Barium sulfate would be contraindicated for a patient with
A) colonic polyps.
B) a suspected duodenal bulb perforation.
C) diverticulosis.
D) All of the above

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Barium sulfate is contraindicated for patients suspected of having a duodenal bulb perforation as barium can leak out of the gastrointestinal tract and cause inflammation or infection in the abdominal cavity. Colonic polyps and diverticulosis are not absolute contraindications, but caution should be taken as barium can cause impaction in polyps or diverticula.

Barium Sulfate Would Be Contraindicated for a Patient with