Abdominal contraindications include all of the following. Which option completes this correctly?

• A. Abdominal radiation therapy
• B. Pregnancy
• C. Both Abdominal radiation therapy and pregnancy
• D. None of the above

Answer: (C)

Abdominal contraindications are conditions that make performing procedures in the abdominal area unsafe. In this case, both pregnancy and a history of abdominal radiation therapy raise significant safety concerns: pregnancy can expose a developing fetus to harm from certain procedures or imaging in the abdomen, and prior abdominal radiation can leave tissues damaged or highly sensitive, increasing the risk of complications and poor healing. Therefore, the option stating that both conditions are contraindications best fits the scenario. While each condition can be a contraindication on its own depending on the specific procedure, the question emphasizes that both are contraindications, making that choice the most accurate.