A patient with a recent history of intermittent bleeding is undergoing capsule endoscopy to determine the source of the bleeding. When explaining this diagnostic test to the patient, what advantage should the nurse describe?
A) The test allows visualization of the entire peritoneal cavity.
B) The test allows for painless biopsy collection.
C) The test does not require fasting.
D) The test is noninvasive.
Ans: D
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Capsule endoscopy allows the noninvasive visualization of the mucosa throughout the entire small intestine. Bowel preparation is necessary and biopsies cannot be collected. This procedure allows visualization of the entire GI tract, but not the peritoneal cavity.
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