A Patient Has Been Admitted for Diagnostic Procedures Including an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient has been admitted for diagnostic procedures including an esophagogastroduodenoscopy. The nurse explains to this patient that during this procedure, the physician will

• A) use a long, rigid, fiberoptic scope.
• B) order NPO status 1 hour before the procedure.
• C) view the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine.
• D) visualize the intestine but cannot remove polyps.

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