Gastrointestinal Cancers

Gastrointestinal Cancers ( 35 Questions)

A client with potential signs of gastrointestinal cancer asks the nurse about the initial tests that may be performed for diagnosis. How should the nurse respond?


Correct Answer: D

A) Incorrect. While a biopsy is a crucial diagnostic tool for confirming cancer, it is often performed after initial imaging and endoscopy.

B) Incorrect. Blood tests for cancer markers may be part of the diagnostic process, but they are not typically the initial test.

C) Incorrect. CT scans are valuable for providing detailed images of the gastrointestinal tract, but they may not always be the very first diagnostic test performed.

D) Correct. Endoscopy allows direct visualization of the affected area, which is often the initial step in diagnosing gastrointestinal cancer.




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