For Each of the Following Diagnostic Procedures of the GI

question 9

Essay

For each of the following diagnostic procedures of the GI system, list at least three instructions that should be included in patient teaching on how to prepare for the procedure:
a. UGI
b. Barium enema
c. Colonoscopy
d. Fecal occult blood screening

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Definitions:

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in basic emotions and drives such as fear, pleasure, and anger.

Amygdala

A section of the brain that is part of the limbic system and is crucial for emotion processing, decision-making, and memory.

Hypothalamus

A small but crucial part of the brain that plays a key role in hormone production, regulation of body temperature, hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythms.

Pituitary

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, known as the "master gland," it secretes hormones that regulate various physiological processes, including growth, reproduction, and metabolism.