A patient inquires if this newer type of gastric analysis is going to require passage of a nasogastric tube.What is the nurse's most accurate reply?

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The newer type of gastric analysis mentioned in the question is likely referring to the gastric emptying study, which involves ingesting food or a liquid containing a small amount of radioactive material and then having images taken to track how quickly the substance moves through the stomach and into the small intestine. This type of test does not involve the use of dye or the passage of a nasogastric tube. Instead, the patient ingests the substance orally and the images are taken over a period of time to track the movement. Choice A, C, and D all refer to tests that do involve the use of dye and/or a nasogastric tube, but these are not the same as the gastric emptying study.

A Patient Inquires If This Newer Type of Gastric Analysis