A nurse is scheduling diagnostic studies for client. Which test would be performed first?
A) Fecal occult blood test
B) Barium study
C) Endoscopic exam
D) Upper gastrointestinal series
Ans: A
Nurses are commonly involved in scheduling diagnostic studies when a client is to undergo multiple studies. They should follow a logical sequence when more than one test is required for accurate diagnosis; that is, fecal occult blood tests to detect gastrointestinal bleeding; barium studies to visualize gastrointestinal structures and reveal any inflammation, ulcers, tumors, strictures, or other lesions; and endoscopic examinations to visualize an abnormality, locate a source of bleeding, and if necessary, provide biopsy tissue samples.
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