Cholelithiasis

Cholelithiasis ( 38 Questions)

A nurse is assisting with a percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) for a client with suspected cholelithiasis. What is the primary purpose of this diagnostic procedure?


Correct Answer: D

Choice A reason:

PTC is not used to remove gallstones from the common bile duct. It is primarily a diagnostic procedure.

Choice B reason:

Gallbladder function and contraction are not the primary focus of a percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC).

Choice C reason:

Obtaining a biopsy of the gallbladder is not the primary purpose of a PTC. It is mainly used for imaging and diagnostic purposes.

Choice D reason:

This statement is correct. PTC is a diagnostic imaging procedure that involves injecting contrast dye into the biliary tree to visualize the bile ducts and identify any obstructions, such as gallstones, which could be causing cholelithiasis.




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