Start IV, antibiotics if ordered. Make sure lab work ordered is completed. Hospital gown - no undergarments. Outpatients should wear comfortable clothing.
Contrast material is injected under aseptic technique into the T-tube.
Multiple radiographs are taken to see if there are any stones remaining in the CBD, to ensure patient of contrast flow from the CBD into the duodenum, etc. Maintain position and follow directions as given. Routine nursing care. Chills and fever may be due to bile duct inflammation.