A patient has unexplained abdominal pain and gastrointestinal (GI)bleeding.The health-care provider suspects ectopic gastric mucosa.The nurse should prepare the patient for which of the following diagnostic tests?
A)Mediastinoscopy
B)Myocardial infarct scan
C)Meckel's diverticulum scan
D)Abdominal magnetic resonance imaging

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Meckel's diverticulum scan is a diagnostic test used to detect ectopic gastric mucosa, which is a common finding in Meckel's diverticulum. Meckel's diverticulum is a small outpouching of the intestine that results from incomplete closure of the omphalomesenteric duct during embryonic development. It can contain tissue from the stomach or pancreas that secretes acid, leading to abdominal pain and GI bleeding. Mediastinoscopy is a procedure used to examine the mediastinum, while a myocardial infarct scan is used to detect damage to the heart muscle. Abdominal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive diagnostic test that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create images of the abdomen. While MRI can be used for a range of diagnostic purposes, it is not the best choice for detecting ectopic gastric mucosa specifically.

A Patient Has Unexplained Abdominal Pain and Gastrointestinal (GI)bleeding