The physician has ordered an endoscopic procedure for a client to directly visualize the stomach and duodenum for tumors. The nurse knows that which test would most likely be scheduled?
A) Gastroscopy
B) Esophagoscopy
C) Colonoscopy
D) Sigmoidoscopy
A
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Gastroscopy is used for direct visualization of the stomach and duodenum. Esophagoscopy provides direct visualization of the esophagus, colonoscopy direct visualization of the large intestine (colon), and sigmoidoscopy or proctosigmoidoscopy direct visualization of the anus, rectum, and sigmoid colon.
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