A Patient Who Is Scheduled for Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography (PTC)asks

question 111

Multiple Choice

A patient who is scheduled for percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) asks a nurse about the purpose of this examination.Which response by the nurse is correct?

• A)"A biopsy of your liver will be obtained to determine if you have hepatitis."
• B)"A tube will be inserted through your throat and stomach to examine your gallbladder and remove any gallstones that are present."
• C)"Your health-care provider will remove your gallbladder through a small tube that is inserted through your abdomen."
• D)"Your health-care provider will use a special x-ray to insert a needle into your liver and inject a dye that shows ducts that drain your gallbladder to see if there is an obstruction."

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