A client is to undergo endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Before the procedure, what client education should the nurse provide?

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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) involves the insertion of an endoscope through the mouth, down the esophagus, and into the stomach and duodenum to reach the bile and pancreatic ducts. Patients may feel fullness and pressure due to the insertion of the endoscope and the injection of air to inflate the stomach and duodenum for better visualization.

A Client Is to Undergo Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography