The nurse is caring for a patient who has had severe acid reflux. Which test will allow the physician to directly check for damage to the esophagus?
A) Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
B) MRI scan with contrast
C) Abdominal ultrasound
D) Positron emission tomography (PET) scan

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EGD is performed using a lighted tube that allows for direct visualization of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum. MRI, ultrasound, and PET scanning do not allow physicians to see the esophagus directly.

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