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CMSRN Medical-Surgical Nursing

Category - Gastrointestinal

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Edna, 28 years old, has been complaining of excruciating epigastric pain and belching for the last few months since she started working as a stock broker. The physician orders for an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) immediately. After the procedure, which of the following assessments should the nurse perform?
  1. Auscultate for bowel sounds
  2. Check for gag reflex
  3. Monitor salivary pH
  4. Measure abdominal girth
Explanation
Answer - B - The nurse should check for the return of gag reflex since the posterior pharynx is anesthetized for easy passage of the endoscope into the esophagus. The presence of a gag reflex indicates that normal function is returning and the client is able to swallow.
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