The nurse will anticipate which diagnostic examination for a patient with black tarry stools?

A) Ultrasound
B) Barium enema
C) Endoscopy
D) Anorectal manometry

Black Tarry Stools

A symptom characterized by very dark and sticky feces, often indicative of gastrointestinal bleeding in the upper tract, such as from the stomach or small intestine.

Endoscopy

A medical procedure that uses an endoscope to view the interior of a body cavity or hollow organ.

Anorectal Manometry

A diagnostic test that measures the pressure within the rectum and anal canal, assessing the function of the muscles involved in bowel movements.