When providing nursing care for a client after a gastric endoscopy, which intervention should the nurse include in the post-procedure plan of care for commonly occurring problems?

Choice A rationale After a gastric endoscopy, it’s common for patients to experience a sore throat. This is due to the passage of the endoscope through the throat during the procedure. The discomfort is usually temporary and can be relieved with lozenges or gargling with warm salt water. Choice B rationale While headaches can occur after procedures that involve sedation, they are not commonly associated with gastric endoscopy specifically. Therefore, while it’s important to monitor for headaches, they are not a typical post-procedure problem following a gastric endoscopy. Choice C rationale Aching legs are not a common problem following a gastric endoscopy. The procedure primarily involves the upper gastrointestinal tract, and does not directly affect the legs. Choice D rationale Nausea can occur after a gastric endoscopy, but it is more commonly associated with the sedation used during the procedure rather than the procedure itself. If nausea does occur, it can be managed with antiemetic medications.