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vredina [299]
3 years ago
11

A home care nurse is caring for a client with reports of epigastric discomfort who is scheduled for a barium swallow. Which stat

ement by the client indicates an understanding of the test?
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1 answer:
anyanavicka [17]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

"I'll avoid eating or drinking anything 6 to 8 hours before the test."

Explanation:

Epigastric discomfort refers to the pain occuring in the upper abdomen in the region below ribs . This pain is usually felt right after eating or during eating.It is also referred as heartburn.

Barium swallow is used in the diagnosis of the gastro-esophageal reflux disorder helps to find the cause of the painful swallowing.

Hence the client should understand that he should not eat or drink anything 6 to 8 hours before the test.

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