NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Gastrointestinal System Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with rule-out peptic ulcer disease. Which test confirms this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EG
D) directly visualizes the gastric mucosa to confirm the presence of ulcers, making it the gold standard for diagnosing peptic ulcer disease. MRI is not used, occult blood tests are nonspecific, and gastric acid stimulation assesses acid production, not ulcers.
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