Nursing care planning for rectal cancer screening
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A nurse is planning care for a client who requires screening for rectal cancer. Which of the following tests should the nurse anticipate in the client's plan of care?
A) Upper GI endoscopy
B) Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
C) Upper GI series
D) Colonoscopy
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In this problem, a nurse is planning care for a client who needs screening for rectal cancer. We need to identify which diagnostic test is appropriate for this specific task.
Identifying Colorectal Screening Tests
Let's evaluate each option based on which part of the gastrointestinal system it examines.
Test Evaluation
The first option is an Upper G I endoscopy. This procedure examines the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Since it looks at the upper tract, it's not used for rectal cancer screening.
Next is an Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, or E R C P. This is a specialized procedure for the gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas. It doesn't visualize the rectum at all.
The third option is an Upper G I series. This involves X-rays and swallowing barium to look at the upper digestive tract. Just like the endoscopy, it doesn't reach the rectal area.
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