A Patient Was Admitted with Severe Epigastric Pain and Has

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient was admitted with severe epigastric pain and has been diagnosed with cancer.The patient is scheduled for an esophagectomy.The patient asks about the procedure.What would be an appropriate response from the nurse?

• A) "This procedure is usually performed for cancer of the proximal esophagus and gastroesophageal junction."
• B) "This procedure is usually performed for cancer of the distal esophagus and gastroesophageal junction."
• C) "This procedure is usually performed for cancer of the pancreatic head."
• D) "The procedure is usually performed for varices of the distal esophagus and gastroesophageal junction."

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Definitions:

Segmentation Genes

Genes that determine the number and polarity of body segments in an embryo, playing a crucial role in the early development of many animals.

Body Organization

The hierarchical arrangement of biological structures from the simplest to the most complex, defining the anatomy and physiology of living organisms.

Homeotic Genes

Genes that control the development of anatomical structures in organisms, determining the placement and spatial organization of body parts.

Segmentation Genes

Genes that play a crucial role in determining the segmented body plan of an organism during embryonic development.