Gastrointestinal bleeding

Gastrointestinal bleeding ( 35 Questions)

A client with suspected gastroesophageal bleeding asks the nurse about the diagnostic test that evaluates the pressure and coordination of the esophageal muscles. What should the nurse explain?


Correct Answer: C

Rationale

A) Incorrect. Capsule endoscopy involves swallowing a small wireless capsule with a camera to capture images as it passes through the gastrointestinal tract. It does not evaluate the pressure and coordination of the esophageal muscles.

B) Incorrect. Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy involves using a flexible tube with a camera to directly visualize the esophagus and stomach. It does not evaluate the esophageal muscle function.

C) Correct. Esophageal manometry is a diagnostic test that evaluates the pressure and coordination of the muscles in the esophagus. It is useful in assessing conditions related to esophageal motility.

D) Incorrect. Endoscopic ultrasound involves the use of an endoscope and ultrasound to visualize the gastrointestinal tract, but it does not evaluate the pressure and coordination of the esophageal muscles.




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