A patient has been admitted for diagnostic procedures including an esophagogastroduodenoscopy. The nurse explains to this patient that during this procedure, the physician will
a. use a long, rigid, fiberoptic scope.
b. order NPO status 1 hour before the procedure.
c. view the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine.
d. visualize the intestine but cannot remove polyps.
C
The esophagus, stomach, and duodenum can be evaluated not only by endoscopy, but also by the use of a longer flexible fiberoptic scope. This procedure is called an esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
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