Asked by Kaitlyn Higginbotham on Jul 12, 2024
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The physician needs to visually examine a patient's esophagus,stomach,and duodenum.The nurse anticipates that the physician will order:
A) endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) .
B) esophagoscopy.
C) esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) .
D) proctoscopy.
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that allows a physician to inspect the inside of the esophagus, stomach, and initial part of the small intestine using a flexible tube with a light and camera.
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
A diagnostic and therapeutic procedure that combines endoscopy and fluoroscopy to examine and treat problems in the bile and pancreatic ducts.
Esophagus
The muscular tube connecting the throat (pharynx) to the stomach, responsible for moving swallowed food and liquids to the stomach through peristaltic movements.
- Apprehend the grounds for selecting certain diagnostic techniques tailored to particular conditions.
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Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the grounds for selecting certain diagnostic techniques tailored to particular conditions.
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