Asked by Melissa Preston on May 16, 2024
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The nurse will anticipate which diagnostic examination for a patient with black tarry stools?
A) Ultrasound
B) Barium enema
C) Endoscopy
D) Anorectal manometry
Black Tarry Stools
A symptom characterized by very dark and sticky feces, often indicative of gastrointestinal bleeding in the upper tract, such as from the stomach or small intestine.
Endoscopy
A medical procedure that uses an endoscope to view the interior of a body cavity or hollow organ.
Anorectal Manometry
A diagnostic test that measures the pressure within the rectum and anal canal, assessing the function of the muscles involved in bowel movements.
- Appraise and decode findings from diagnostic tests linked to the functionality and maladies of the bowel.
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Learning Objectives
- Appraise and decode findings from diagnostic tests linked to the functionality and maladies of the bowel.
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