Gastrointestinal Cancers

Gastrointestinal Cancers ( 35 Questions)

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Question 24 :

A nurse is discussing the purpose of an upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy with a client. What information should the nurse provide?

A "An upper GI endoscopy involves inserting a tube through the rectum to visualize the colon and obtain tissue samples for biopsy."

Incorrect. The description provided aligns more closely with a colonoscopy rather than an upper GI endoscopy.

B "This test uses a camera attached to a thin, flexible tube to examine the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum for abnormalities."

Correct. An upper GI endoscopy involves the insertion of a thin, flexible tube with a camera through the mouth to examine the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum for abnormalities.

C "Upper GI endoscopy primarily focuses on assessing the small intestine for signs of cancerous lesions."

Incorrect. An upper GI endoscopy primarily focuses on the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum, not the small intestine.

D "It involves swallowing a capsule with a tiny camera that captures images of the upper gastrointestinal tract."

Incorrect. This description aligns more closely with a capsule endoscopy, but it does not involve an upper GI endoscopy.

Gastrointestinal Cancers

Gastrointestinal Cancers ( 35 Questions)

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