When preparing a client for gastric analysis, the nurse should plan for
a. antacid administration.
b. fluoroscopic examination.
c. frequent expectoration for samples.
d. nasogastric tube insertion.
A
Gastric analysis is performed to measure secretions of hydrochloric acid and pepsin in the sto-mach. There are two kinds of gastric analysis: basal cell secretion test and the gastric acid stimu-lation test. Both examinations require insertion of an NG tube through which samples of gastric secretions can be withdrawn.
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