Peptic Ulcer Disease

Peptic Ulcer Disease ( 40 Questions)

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Question 4 :

A nurse is caring for a client with peptic ulcer disease who is experiencing severe abdominal pain and vomiting. The healthcare provider orders an endoscopy to evaluate the extent of the ulceration. Which of the following explanations should the nurse provide to the client about the procedure?

A "An endoscopy involves inserting a small camera into your throat to examine your esophagus."

This statement describes an esophagoscopy, not an endoscopy. An endoscopy examines the upper gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach and duodenum.

B "During the endoscopy, a scope will be inserted through your rectum to visualize your lower gastrointestinal tract."

This statement describes a colonoscopy, not an endoscopy. An endoscopy does not involve the lower gastrointestinal tract.

C "An endoscopy is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your abdominal organs."

This statement describes an ultrasound, not an endoscopy. An endoscopy is a direct visualization procedure.

D "A flexible tube with a camera on the end will be inserted through your mouth to examine your stomach and duodenum."

This statement is correct. An endoscopy involves inserting a flexible tube (endoscope) with a camera on the end through the mouth to examine the stomach and duodenum. It is a commonly used procedure to assess and diagnose peptic ulcer disease.

Peptic Ulcer Disease

Peptic Ulcer Disease ( 40 Questions)

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