A patient with a 2-month history of diarrhea is prescribed a diagnostic test that uses a narrow x-ray beam to provide a 360-degree view of abdominal structures. For which diagnostic test should the nurse prepare the patient?

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The diagnostic test that uses a narrow x-ray beam to provide a 360-degree view of abdominal structures is computed tomography (CT) scan. It is commonly used to evaluate gastrointestinal issues, such as chronic diarrhea, and can provide detailed images of the gastrointestinal tract and surrounding structures. Liver biopsy, cholecystography, and gastric emptying study are not typically used to diagnose chronic diarrhea.

A Patient with a 2-Month History of Diarrhea Is Prescribed