Which of the following best describes the administration of barium for an esophagram being performed for esophageal varices?
A) Swallow the barium,inhale.
B) Swallow the barium,exhale.
C) Exhale,swallow the barium,hold breath out.
D) Inhale,swallow the barium,hold breath out.

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For esophageal varices, the patient should exhale, swallow the barium, and hold their breath out to prevent the Valsalva maneuver, which can obscure the varices.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Administration of Barium