Medical-Surgical: Gastrointestinal Study Guide Rated A+

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo an esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGD). The nurse should identify that the purpose of this procedure is which of the following? {Ans: To detect an alteration in the stomach An EGD is used to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum with a lighted tube to detect tumors, ulcerations, or obstructions.}A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has Barrett's esophagus and is scheduled to undergo an esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGD). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? {Ans: This procedure can determine how well the lower part of your esophagus works}A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo a liver biopsy for a suspected malignancy. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse monitor prior to the procedure? {Ans: Prothrombin time A major complication following a liver biopsy is hemorrhage. Many clients who have liver disease have clotting defects and are at risk for bleeding. Along with the PT, the activated partial thromboplastin time and a platelet count should be monitored.}A nurse is caring for a client who has a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube and is receiving intermittent feedings. Prior