The client reports to the physician that the antacids are not helping his heartburn. The physician recommends a test that will detect ulcers, strictures, polyps, tumors, motility problems and hiatal hernias
The nurse knows this test to be called a(n): a. Upper GI series c. radiological flat plate
b. HIDA scan d. proctosigmoidoscopy
A
An Upper GI series is X-ray examination of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and jejunum. Oral liquid radiopaque contract medium (barium) is used. A fluoroscope is used to outline the contours of the organs as the medium passes through the system. Normal findings should identify normal anatomic structures and organs.
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