A client scheduled to have a urea breath test asks the nurse what the purpose of the test is. The nurse explains:
A)
"It detects the presence of bacteria that contribute to formation of peptic ulcer disease."
B)
"It measures the acidity of your esophagus and gastric fluids."
C)
"It identifies the pressure of the esophageal sphincter."
D)
"It is done to determine the amount of hydrochloric acid secreted by your stomach."
A
Explanation:
A)
Urea breath testing is done to detect infection with Helicobacter pylori. Option B describes pH testing; C describes esophageal manometry; and D describes gastric analysis.
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B)
Urea breath testing is done to detect infection with Helicobacter pylori. Option B describes pH testing; C describes esophageal manometry; and D describes gastric analysis.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Urea breath testing is done to detect infection with Helicobacter pylori. Option B describes pH testing; C describes esophageal manometry; and D describes gastric analysis.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Urea breath testing is done to detect infection with Helicobacter pylori. Option B describes pH testing; C describes esophageal manometry; and D describes gastric analysis.
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Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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