A patient complains of heartburn, reflux, and belching. Which diagnostic test should the nurse anticipate being prescribed for this patient?
1. barium swallow
2. colonoscopy
3. barium enema
4. chest x-ray
Correct Answer: 1
A hiatal hernia is consistent with the symptoms being reported. A barium swallow or an upper endoscopy may be performed to diagnose hiatal hernia. Colonoscopy and barium enema are used to diagnose problems with the lower gastrointestinal tract. A chest x-ray is not used to diagnose problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
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