A Patient Who Is Scheduled for Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography (PTC)asks

A patient who is scheduled for percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) asks a nurse about the purpose of this examination.Which response by the nurse is correct?

A) "A biopsy of your liver will be obtained to determine if you have hepatitis."
B) "A tube will be inserted through your throat and stomach to examine your gallbladder and remove any gallstones that are present."
C) "Your health-care provider will remove your gallbladder through a small tube that is inserted through your abdomen."
D) "Your health-care provider will use a special x-ray to insert a needle into your liver and inject a dye that shows ducts that drain your gallbladder to see if there is an obstruction."

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