Question

a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has barrett’s esophagus and is scheduled to undergo an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (egd). which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? a. \this procedure is performed to measure the presence of acid in your esophagus.\ b. \this procedure can determine how well the lower part of your esophagus works.\ c. \this procedure is performed while you are under general anesthesia.\ d. \this procedure can determine if you have colon cancer.\

Explanation:

• Option A: Measuring esophageal acid is done via pH monitoring, not EGD.
• Option B: An EGD visualizes and assesses the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum, including function of the lower esophagus, which is relevant for Barrett's esophagus.
• Option C: EGD typically uses moderate sedation, not general anesthesia.
• Option D: Colon cancer is evaluated via colonoscopy, not EGD.

Answer:

B. "This procedure can determine how well the lower part of your esophagus works."