A patient with a 2-month history of diarrhea is prescribed a diagnostic test that uses a narrow x-ray beam to provide a 360-degree view of abdominal structures. For which diagnostic test should the nurse prepare the patient?
1. liver biopsy
2. cholecystography
3. gastric emptying study
4. computed tomography
Correct Answer: 4
The computed tomography (CT) scan produces a narrow x-ray beam that examines the body sections from 360 degrees. A liver biopsy takes a piece of the liver to assess for the presence of pathology. A cholecystography assesses for gallbladder stones or tumors. Gastric emptying studies provide information about the body's ability to empty the stomach.
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