A nurse observing an ultrasound of the pancreas notes that the image is not clear.The nurse understands that which of the following factors could be interfering with the image? Select all that apply.
A)The patient holding his breath during imaging
B)Attenuation of the sound waves by the ribs
C)Gas or feces in the gastrointestinal tract
D)Retained barium from a previous radiological procedure
E)The patient having voided just before the procedure

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B) Attenuation of the sound waves by the ribs can interfere with the ultrasound image of the pancreas.
C) Gas or feces in the gastrointestinal tract will cause an interference in the ultrasound image of the pancreas.
D) Retained barium from a previous radiological procedure can lead to interference in the ultrasound image of the pancreas. 
A) Holding breath is likely to improve image clarity rather than interfere with it.
E) Voiding before the procedure is unlikely to interfere with the ultrasound image of the pancreas.

A Nurse Observing an Ultrasound of the Pancreas Notes That