A client scheduled to have a urea breath test asks the nurse what the purpose of the test is. What should the nurse explain?
1. "It detects the presence of bacteria that contribute to formation of peptic ulcer disease."
2. "It identifies the pressure of the esophageal sphincter."
3. "It is done to determine the amount of hydrochloric acid secreted by your stomach."
4. "It measures the acidity of your esophagus and gastric fluids."
Answer: 1
1. Urea breath testing is done to detect infection with Helicobacter pylori.
2. pH testing identifies the pressure of the esophageal sphincter.
3. Esophageal manometry determines the amount of hydrochloric acid secreted by the stomach.
4. Gastric analysis measures the acidity of the esophagus and gastric fluids.
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