After Returning from an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and Dilation of an Esophageal

question 41

Multiple Choice

After returning from an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and dilation of an esophageal stricture, a patient began to complain of fever and chest pain.What should the nurse suspect, and what is the most appropriate action?

• A)Myocardial infarction, and obtaining electrocardiography (ECG) immediately
• B)Gastroesophageal reflux, and administering an antacid
• C)Esophageal perforation, and notifying the physician immediately
• D)Dyspepsia from not eating before the procedure, and allowing the patient to eat bland food

---

Definitions:

Freedom of Choice

The right of individuals to make decisions for themselves without undue government restriction.

Society's Wants

The collective desires and needs of a community or society that drive demand and economic activity.

Exchange and Trade

The act of giving one thing and receiving another between two parties, typically involving goods, services, or both.

Capitalist Economy

An economic system where private individuals rather than the state own and control businesses and the means of production.