Ch 46
The nurse recognizes that the client diagnosed with a duodenal ulcer will likely experience
pain 2 to 3 hours after a meal.
A client is prescribed tetracycline to treat peptic ulcer disease. Which instruction would the nurse give the client?
"Be sure to wear sunscreen while taking this medicine."
A client comes to the clinic after developing a headache, abdominal pain, nausea, hiccupping, and fatigue about 2 hours ago. The client tells the nurse that the last food was buffalo chicken wings and beer. Which medical condition does the nurse find to be most consistent with the client's presenting problems?
Acute gastritis
A client with acute gastritis asks the nurse what might have caused the problem. What is a possible cause of acute gastritis?
Dietary indiscretion Excessive alcohol intake Radiation therapy
A client with active schizophrenia has developed acute gastritis after ingesting a strongly alkaline solution during a psychotic episode. Which emergency treatments should the nurse anticipate using with the client? Select all that apply.
Diluted vinegar Diluted lemon juice
Which medication is classified as a histamine-2 receptor antagonist?
Famotidine
The nurse is assessing a client with an ulcer for signs and symptoms of hemorrhage. The nurse interprets which condition as a sign/symptom of possible hemorrhage?
Hematemesis
Review the following four examples of ideal body weight (IBW), actual weight, and body mass index (BMI). Using three criteria for each example, select the body weight that indicates morbid obesity.
IBW = 145 lbs; weight = 290 lbs; BMI = 31 kg/m2
During assessment of a patient with gastritis, the nurse practitioner attempts to distinguish acute from chronic pathology. One criteria, characteristic of gastritis would be the:
Immediacy of the occurrence.
A nursing student is caring for a client with gastritis. Which of the following would the student recognize as a common cause of gastritis? Choose all that apply.
Ingestion of strong acids Irritating foods Overuse of aspirin
Which of the following is the most successful treatment for gastric cancer?
Removal of the tumor
The nurse determines that teaching for the client with peptic ulcer disease has been effective when the client makes which statement?
"I have learned some relaxation strategies that decrease my stress."
After teaching a client who has had a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, which client statement indicates the need for additional teaching?
"I need to drink 8 ounces of water before eating."
When caring for a client with an acute exacerbation of a peptic ulcer, the nurse finds the client doubled up in bed with severe pain in the right shoulder. What is the initial appropriate action by the nurse?
Assess the client's abdomen and vital signs.
The nurse is assessing a client with advanced gastric cancer. The nurse anticipates that the assessment will reveal which finding?
Bloating after meals
Which is a true statement regarding the nursing considerations in administration of metronidazole?
It leaves a metallic taste in the mouth.
A nurse is caring for a client with active upper GI bleeding. What is the appropriate diet for this client during the first 24 hours after admission?
NPO
Rebleeding may occur from a peptic ulcer and often warrants surgical interventions. Signs of bleeding include which of the following?
Mental confusion
Which is a true statement regarding gastric cancer?
Most clients are asymptomatic during the early stage of the disease.
A nurse practitioner prescribes drug therapy for a patient with peptic ulcer disease. Choose the drug that can be used for 4 weeks and has a 90% chance of healing the ulcer.
Omeprazole
A client is in the hospital for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease. The client reports vomiting and a sudden severe pain in the abdomen. The nurse then assesses a board-like abdomen. What does the nurse suspect these symptoms indicate?
Perforation of the peptic ulcer
A client is recovering from gastric surgery. Toward what goal should the nurse progress the client's enteral intake?
Six small meals daily with 120 mL fluid between meals
A client is preparing for discharge to home following a partial gastrectomy and vagotomy. Which is the best rationale for the client being taught to lie down for 30 minutes after each meal?
Slows gastric emptying
A nurse is teaching a group of middle-aged men about peptic ulcers. When discussing risk factors for peptic ulcers, the nurse should mention:
alcohol abuse and smoking.
Which ulcer is associated with extensive burn injury?
curling ulcer
A client with severe peptic ulcer disease has undergone surgery and is several hours postoperative. During assessment, the nurse notes that the client has developed cool skin, tachycardia, labored breathing, and appears to be confused. Which complication has the client most likely developed?
hemorrhage
Which medication classification represents a proton (gastric acid) pump inhibitor?
omeprazole
A patient has been diagnosed with acute gastritis and asks the nurse what could have caused it. What is the best response by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
"It can be caused by ingestion of strong acids." "You may have ingested some irritating foods." "Is it possible that you are overusing aspirin."
A nurse is teaching a client who has experienced an episode of acute gastritis. The nurse knows further education is necessary when the client makes which statement?
"My appetite should come back tomorrow."
A patient is scheduled for a Billroth I procedure for ulcer management. What does the nurse understand will occur when this procedure is performed?
A partial gastrectomy is performed with anastomosis of the stomach segment to the duodenum.
A client with a peptic ulcer is about to begin a therapeutic regimen that includes a bland diet, antacids, and famotidine. Before the client is discharged, the nurse should provide which instruction?
"Avoid aspirin and products that contain aspirin."
A nurse is performing discharge teaching with a client who had a total gastrectomy. Which statement indicates the need for further teaching?
"I will have to take vitamin B12 shots up to 1 year after surgery."
A client with peptic ulcer disease must begin triple medication therapy. For how long will the client follow this regimen?
10 to 14 days
The nurse is evaluating a client's ulcer symptoms to differentiate ulcer as duodenal or gastric. Which symptom should the nurse at attribute to a duodenal ulcer?
Awakening in pain
A client is admitted to the health care facility with a diagnosis of a bleeding gastric ulcer. The nurse expects the client's stools to have which description?
Black and tarry
Clients with Type O blood are at higher risk for which of the following GI disorders?
Duodenal ulcers
The nursing student approaches his instructor to discuss the plan of care for his client diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. The student asks what is the most common site for peptic ulcer formation? The instructor would state which one of the following?
Duodenum
A client is prescribed a histamine (H2)-receptor antagonist. The nurse understands that this might include which medication(s)? Select all that apply.
Nizatidine Cimetidine Famotidine
The nurse is creating a discharge plan of care for a client with a peptic ulcer. The nurse tells the client to avoid
decaffeinated coffee.
A nurse is teaching a client with gastritis about the need to avoid the intake of caffeinated beverages. The client asks why this is so important. Which explanation from the nurse would be most accurate?
"Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system and thus gastric activity and secretions, which need to be minimized to promote recovery."
A client who had a Roux-en-Y bypass procedure for morbid obesity ate a chocolate chip cookie after a meal. After ingestion of the cookie, the client reported cramping pains, dizziness, and palpitation. After having a bowel movement, the symptoms resolved. What should the nurse educate the client about regarding this event?
Dumping syndrome
Which of the following appears to be a significant factor in the development of gastric cancer?
diet
A nurse is caring for a client who underwent a subtotal gastrectomy. To manage dumping syndrome, the nurse should advise the client to:
drink liquids only between meals.
A health care provider suspects that a client has peptic ulcer disease. With which diagnostic procedure would the nurse most likely prepare to assist?
endoscopy
A 66-year-old African-American client has recently visited a physician to confirm a diagnosis of gastric cancer. The client has a history of tobacco use and was diagnosed 10 years ago with pernicious anemia. He and his family are shocked about the possibility of cancer because he was asymptomatic prior to recent complaints of pain and multiple gastrointestinal symptoms. On the basis of knowledge of disease progression, the nurse assumes that organs adjacent to the stomach are also affected. Which of the following organs may be affected? Choose all that apply.
Liver Pancreas Duodenum
A nurse is providing care for a client recovering from gastric bypass surgery. During assessment, the client exhibits pallor, perspiration, palpitations, headache, and feelings of warmth, dizziness, and drowsiness. The client reports eating 90 minutes ago. What will the nurse suspect?
Vasomotor symptoms associated with dumping syndrome
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with gastritis. To promote fluid balance when treating gastritis, the nurse knows that what minimal daily intake of fluids is required?
1.5 L
A morbidly obese client asks the nurse if medications are available to assist with weight loss. The nurse knows that the client would not be a candidate for phentermine if the following is part of the client's health history:
Coronary artery disease
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient with peptic ulcer disease. What nursing interventions should be included in the care plan? Select all that apply.
Observing stools and vomitus for color, consistency, and volume Frequently monitoring hemoglobin and hematocrit levels Checking the blood pressure and pulse rate every 15 to 20 minutes
A client sustained second- and third-degree burns over 30% of the body surface area approximately 72 hours ago. What type of ulcer should the nurse be alert for while caring for this client?
Curling's ulcer
The nurse in the ED admits a client with suspected gastric outlet obstruction. The client's symptoms include nausea and vomiting. The nurse anticipates that the physician will issue which order?
Nasogastric tube insertion
A client has been taking famotidine at home. What teaching should the nurse include with the client?
Famotidine will inhibit gastric acid secretions.
