A nurse is preparing a client with severe gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD) for a test to determine the extent of damage caused by the disorder. Which test should be ordered for this client?

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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is the most appropriate test for evaluating the extent of damage caused by GERD, as it allows direct visualization of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum, where damage from acid reflux is most likely to occur.

A Nurse Is Preparing a Client with Severe Gastrointestinal Reflux