Question

a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has barretts 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 esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) visualizes the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum, allowing assessment of esophageal function (including the lower esophageal sphincter) and evaluation of Barrett's esophagus changes.
• Option C: EGD is typically done with moderate sedation, not general anesthesia.
• Option D: EGD does not examine the colon; colon cancer is assessed via colonoscopy.

Answer:

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