The physician needs to visually examine a patient's esophagus,stomach,and duodenum.The nurse anticipates that the physician will order:
A)endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
B)esophagoscopy.
C)esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD).
D)proctoscopy.

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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)permits visualization of the esophagus,stomach,and duodenum in a single examination.Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)is performed for visualization of the hepatobiliary tree and pancreatic ducts.Esophagoscopy is used to examine the esophagus only.Proctoscopy offers a visual examination of the lower gastrointestinal tract.

The Physician Needs to Visually Examine a Patient's Esophagus,stomach,and Duodenum