Ch. 57

The nurse is providing care to a patient who is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. When planning care, which should the nurse include as first-line triple dose therapy? Select all that apply.

Amoxicillin Clarithromycin Proton pump inhibitor

Which assessment data collected by the nurse supports the patient's diagnosis of early gastric cancer?

Anorexia

The nurse is providing discharge instructions for a patient diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. Which statement indicates the need for additional education?

"I will be sure to eat a large meal before bedtime."

The nurse is providing education for a patient who is diagnosed with gastritis. Which statement indicates the need for further education?

"I will take Aspirin for headaches from now on"

Which diagnostic test should the nurse anticipate to rule out anemia when providing care to a patient diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease?

Hematocrit

The nurse is providing care to a patient who is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. When planning care, which should the nurse include as first-line quadruple dose therapy? Select all that apply.

Metronidazole Bismuth subsalicylate Proton pump inhibitor

The nurse is conducting an assessment for a patient who is suspected of having peptic ulcer disease. Which is a risk factor identified in the patient's health history?

Sarcoidosis

The nurse is providing care to a patient who is hospitalized for complications associated with peptic ulcer disease. Which data supports the patient is experiencing a gastrointestinal bleed?

Tarry Stools

Which diagnostic test should the nurse anticipate to detect active infection with H. pylori for a patient diagnosed with gastritis?

Urea Breathing tests

Which diagnostic test should the nurse anticipate to rule out peritonitis when providing care to a patient diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease?

White Blood Cell

Which food should the nurse encourage for a patient, diagnosed with gastritis, when a clear liquid diet is prescribed?

Broth

The nurse is providing care to a patient who is hospitalized for complications associated with peptic ulcer disease. Which data supports the patient is experiencing a perforation?

Absent Bowel Sounds

Which is the priority nursing diagnosis when planning care for this patient who is diagnosed with acute gastritis?

Acute Pain

Which assessment data would indicate active bleeding for a patient who is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease?

Bright Red blood in emesis

Which medication, acting as a physical barrier, does the nurse anticipate for a patient diagnosed with gastritis?

Carafate

The nurse is providing care to a patient who is hospitalized for complications associated with peptic ulcer disease. Which data supports the patient is experiencing an obstruction?

Emesis of undigested food

The nurse is providing care to a patient who is diagnosed with acute gastritis. Which assessment data supports this diagnosis?

Epigastric Pain

Which principal risk factor should the nurse assess for during the health history in a patient who is suspected of having peptic ulcer disease?

H. Pylori Infection

The nurse is providing care to a patient who is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. When planning care, which should the nurse include as first-line triple dose therapy for a patient who is allergic to penicillin? Select all that apply.

Metronidazole Clarithromycin Proton pump inhibitor

Which food should the nurse encourage for a patient, diagnosed with gastritis, when a heavier liquid diet is prescribed?

Milk

The nurse is providing care to a patient who is hospitalized for complications associated with peptic ulcer disease. Which data supports the patient is experiencing penetration to another organ?

Pain in the Right Arm

Which assessment data collected by the nurse supports the patient's diagnosis of advanced gastric cancer?

Palpable Epigastric Mass

The nurse is providing care to a patient who is prescribed sequential therapy for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease. Which drugs should the nurse educate this patient about based on this data?

Proton pump inhibitor, amoxicillin, and clarithromycin

The nurse is providing care to a patient who is prescribed levofloxacin-based triple therapy for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease. Which drugs should the nurse educate this patient about based on this data?

Proton pump inhibitor, levofloxacin, and amoxicillin

The nurse is providing care to a patient who is status post partial gastrectomy for the treatment of gastric carcinoma. Which should the nurse include in the plan of care to decrease the risk of dumping syndrome?

Providing smaller meals at more frequent intervals