Ch 40 Management of Patients with Gastric and Duodenal Disorders
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." "Caffeine increases the fluid volume in your system, which irritates your digestive organs." "Caffeine intake can cause tears in your esophagus and intestines, which can lead to hemorrhage." "Caffeine can interfere with absorption of vitamin B12, which leads to anemia and further digestive problems."
"Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system and thus gastric activity and secretions, which need to be minimized to promote recovery."
A client with an H. pylori infection asks why bismuth subsalicylate is prescribed. Which response will the nurse make? "It improves digestion in the stomach." "It aids in the healing of the stomach lining." "It enhances the function of the pyloric sphincter." "It helps propel food from the stomach into the duodenum."
"It aids in the healing of the stomach lining."
A client with gastric ulcers caused by H. pylori is prescribed metronidazole. Which client statement indicates to the nurse that teaching about this medication was effective? "It might cause a metallic taste in my mouth." "I can take this medication with my blood thinner." "I can have an alcoholic drink in the evenings." "My appetite may increase while taking this medication."
"It might cause a metallic taste in my mouth."
A client with peptic ulcer disease asks for pain medication. Which response will the nurse make? "Eating more food will help reduce the pain." "The medications for the ulcer will reduce the pain." "Using pain medication is what caused the ulcer to develop." "I will ask the health care provider to prescribe pain medication."
"The medications for the ulcer will reduce the pain."
A client being treated for a peptic ulcer seeks medical attention for vomiting blood. Which statement indicates to the nurse the reason for the client developing hematemesis? "I think the soda that I drank irritated my stomach." "The pain stopped so I stopped taking the medications." "I felt better but then just got really nauseated and threw up." "I only ate dinner yesterday and it gave me an upset stomach."
"The pain stopped so I stopped taking the medications."
A client weighing 165 lb. (75 kg) is being treated for acute gastritis. Which amount of urine output for 4 hours would indicate an adequate fluid balance if the output should be 1 mL/kg/hour?
300
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 sectioned portion of the stomach is joined to the jejunum. The antral portion of the stomach is removed and a vagotomy is performed. The vagus nerve is cut and gastric drainage is established.
A partial gastrectomy is performed with anastomosis of the stomach segment to the duodenum.
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 Duodenal ulcer Gastric cancer Gastric ulcer
Acute gastritis
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? Notify the health care provider. Irrigate the client's NG tube. Place the client in the high-Fowler's position. Assess the client's abdomen and vital signs.
Assess the client's abdomen and vital signs.
Which of the following clients is at highest risk for peptic ulcer disease? Client with blood type A Client with blood type B Client with blood type AB Client with blood type O
Client with blood type O
Which ulcer is associated with extensive burn injury? Cushing ulcer Curling ulcer Peptic ulcer Duodenal ulcer
Curling ulcer
A client with peptic ulcer disease caused by H. pylori is prescribed clarithromycin. Which information will the nurse include when teaching the client about this medication? Do not take this medication with grapefruit juice. Photosensitivity is an adverse effect of this medication. Abdominal pain and diarrhea are expected side effects. Always take this medication on an empty stomach.
Do not take this medication with grapefruit juice.
The nurse is caring for a client who has developed dumping syndrome while recovering from a gastrectomy. What recommendation should the nurse make to the client? Drink a minimum of 12 ounces of fluid with each meal. Eat several small meals daily spaced at equal intervals. Choose foods that are high in simple carbohydrates. Sit upright when eating and for 30 minutes afterward.
Eat several small meals daily spaced at equal intervals.
A client has given a confirmed diagnosis of gastric cancer. Which procedure is important to assess tumor depth? Barium x-ray of the upper GI tract Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) Computed tomography (CT) Endoscopic ultrasound
Endoscopic ultrasound
Which medication is classified as a histamine-2 receptor antagonist? Famotidine Lansoprazole Metronidazole Esomeprazole
Famotidine
A client has been taking famotidine at home. What teaching should the nurse include with the client? Famotidine will inhibit gastric acid secretions. Famotidine will neutralize acid in the stomach. Famotidine will shorten the time required for digestion in the stomach. Famotidine will improve the mixing of foods and gastric secretions.
Famotidine will inhibit gastric acid secretions.
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 Bradycardia Hypertension Polyuria
Hematemesis
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 Bladder Duodenum Lungs
Liver Pancreas Duodenum
A client is newly diagnosed with a gastric outlet obstruction. Which topic will the nurse include in client education? Management of constipation Surgical management options Management of right lower quadrant pain Weight gain management options
Management of constipation
Rebleeding may occur from a peptic ulcer and often warrants surgical interventions. Signs of bleeding include which of the following? Mental confusion Bradycardia Bradypnea Hypertension
Mental confusion
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? Pelvic x-ray Stool specimen Nasogastric tube insertion Oral contrast
Nasogastric tube insertion
A client is prescribed a histamine (H2)-receptor antagonist. The nurse understands that this might include which medication(s)? Select all that apply. Nizatidine Lansoprazole Famotidine Cimetidine Esomeprazole
Nizatidine Famotidine Cimetidine
During a home visit the nurse notes that a client recovering from peptic ulcer disease is experiencing cool clammy skin and has a heart rate of 96 beats a minute. Which action will the nurse take? Notify the primary health care provider. Provide a dose of a proton pump inhibitor. Encourage the client to drink a warm beverage. Discuss the types of foods the client has been eating.
Notify the primary health care provider.
Peptic ulcer disease occurs more frequently in people with which blood type? A B AB O
O
Which of the following is the most successful treatment for gastric cancer? Removal of the tumor Chemotherapy Radiation Palliation
Removal of the tumor
A nurse is monitoring a client with peptic ulcer disease. Which assessment findings would most likely indicate perforation of the ulcer? Select all that apply. Tachycardia Hypotension Mild epigastric pain A rigid, board-like abdomen Diarrhea
Tachycardia Hypotension A rigid, board-like abdomen
A nurse is teaching a group of middle-aged men about peptic ulcers. When discussing risk factors for peptic ulcers, the nurse should mention: a sedentary lifestyle and smoking. a history of hemorrhoids and smoking. alcohol abuse and a history of acute renal failure. alcohol abuse and smoking.
alcohol abuse and smoking.
The nurse is teaching a client about peptic ulcers. The client understands the provided education when stating which of the following? "Hemorrhage and gastritis are the most common complications." "Frequent vomiting is a normal sign of peptic ulcers." "My temperature and blood pressure will remain elevated until the ulcer is healed." "I will take over-the-counter antacids for severe abdominal pain."
"Hemorrhage and gastritis are the most common complications."
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." "It is a hereditary disease." "It is probably your nerves."
"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 client with peptic ulcer disease must begin triple medication therapy. For how long will the client follow this regimen? 4 to 6 days 7 to 9 days 10 to 14 days 15 to 20 days
10 to 14 days
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 Penetration Perforation Pyloric obstruction
Hemorrhage
The nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a total gastrectomy. Several hours after surgery, the nurse notes that the client's nasogastric (NG) tube has minimal drainage. How should the nurse respond? Document the findings. Reposition the tube. Irrigate the tube. Increase the suction level.
Document the findings.
Clients with Type O blood are at higher risk for which of the following GI disorders? Gastric cancer Duodenal ulcers Esophageal varices Diverticulitis
Duodenal ulcers
The nurse is caring for a client with chronic gastritis. Which interventions will the nurse add to this client's plan of care? Select all that apply. Remind to avoid alcohol intake. Review actions to reduce stress. Provide omeprazole as prescribed. Instruct to avoid foods that aggravate the condition. Suggest using over the counter ibuprofen for pain control.
Remind to avoid alcohol intake. Review actions to reduce stress. Provide omeprazole as prescribed. Instruct to avoid foods that aggravate the condition.
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. Making neurovascular checks every 4 hours Frequently monitoring hemoglobin and hematocrit levels Observing stools and vomitus for color, consistency, and volume Checking the blood pressure and pulse rate every 15 to 20 minutes Inserting an indwelling catheter for incontinence
Frequently monitoring hemoglobin and hematocrit levels Observing stools and vomitus for color, consistency, and volume Checking the blood pressure and pulse rate every 15 to 20 minutes
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. Nizatidine Cimetidine Famotidine Omeprazole
Omeprazole
Which medication classification represents a proton (gastric acid) pump inhibitor? Omeprazole Sucralfate Famotidine Metronidazole
Omeprazole
Which of the following are characteristics associated with the Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES)? Select all that apply. Constipation Hypocalcemia Severe peptic ulcers Extreme gastric hyperacidity Gastrin-secreting tumors of the pancreas
Severe peptic ulcers Extreme gastric hyperacidity Gastrin-secreting tumors of the pancreas
A client with peptic ulcer disease has been prescribed sucralfate. What health education should the nurse provide to this client? Take the medication 2 hours before or after other medications Blood levels will be evaluated after 1 week Take the medication at bedtime to accommodate sedative effects Ensure adequate potassium intake during therapy
Take the medication 2 hours before or after other medications
The nurse is preparing a teaching tool about delayed release proton pump inhibitors used to treat duodenal ulcer disease caused by H. pylori. Which statement will the nurse include that would apply to most types of proton pump inhibitor prescribed to treat this condition? May cause diarrhea and hyperglycemia Interferes with the metabolism of digoxin, iron, and warfarin Abdominal pain and abnormal liver function tests are expected effects The medication is to be swallowed whole and taken before meals
The medication is to be swallowed whole and taken before meals
A nurse is caring for a client who underwent a subtotal gastrectomy. To manage dumping syndrome, the nurse should advise the client to: restrict fluid intake to 1 qt (1,000 ml)/day. drink liquids only with meals. don't drink liquids 2 hours before meals. drink liquids only between meals.
drink liquids only between meals.
