A client with GERD develops espophagitis. Which diagnostic test would the nurse expect the physician to order to confirm the diagnosis?
A) Barium swallow
B) Upper endoscopy with biopsy
C) Stool testing for occult blood
D) 24-hour esophageal pH monitoringAdd Question Here

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Upper endoscopy with biopsy is the most reliable test to diagnose esophagitis. It allows for direct visualization of the esophageal tissue and provides the opportunity for a biopsy to be taken for further examination.

A Client with GERD Develops Espophagitis