A Patient Inquires If This Newer Type of Gastric Analysis

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient inquires if this newer type of gastric analysis is going to require passage of a nasogastric tube.What is the nurse's most accurate reply?

• A) "Yes, but just for the instillation of the dye."
• B) "No.You take a dye orally, which will be excreted in the urine in approximately 2 hours."
• C) "Yes.You will take the dye orally, and then several gastric withdrawals through the tube will show the dye."
• D) "Yes.Only one withdrawal will be made through the tube, which will be treated with dye and read in approximately 2 hours."

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Definitions:

Renal Disease

A medical condition involving the kidneys, characterized by the inability to properly filter blood and remove waste and fluids from the body.

Absorbed Quickly

Rapid uptake of substances by the body, often referring to the efficiency of drug absorption.

Empty Stomach

A state where the stomach is devoid of any food intake for a period, often required before certain medical procedures or tests.

Gastric Contents

The material present in the stomach, including digested food, stomach acid, and digestive enzymes.