Gastrointestinal Cancers

Gastrointestinal Cancers ( 35 Questions)

A client with suspected gastrointestinal cancer asks about the purpose of a CT scan. How should the nurse respond?


Correct Answer: C

A) Incorrect. The description provided aligns more closely with an ultrasound rather than a CT scan.

B) Incorrect. This description aligns more closely with a capsule endoscopy, but it does not involve a CT scan.

C) Correct. A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the internal organs, helping to identify abnormalities or tumors.

D) Incorrect. CT scans are not primarily used to assess blood flow in the gastrointestinal tract; they provide detailed anatomical images.




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