Iggy 11 Chapter 54: Care of Patients with Esophageal Problems

A client is scheduled to have a fundoplication. What statement by the client indicates a need to review preoperative teaching?

"After the operation I can eat anything I want"

A client has been taught about alginic acid and sodium bicarbonate (Gaviscon). What statement by the client indicates that teaching has been effective?

"I should take this on a full stomach"

After hiatal hernia repair surgery, a client is on IV pantoprazole (Protonix). The client asks the nurse why this medication is given since there is no history of ulcers. What response by the nurse is best?

"It prevents stress related ulcers"

A client is in the emergency department with an esophageal trauma. The nurse palpates subcutaneous emphysema in the mediastinal area and up into the lower part of the clients neck. What action by the nurse takes priority?

Assess the clients oxygenation

A nurse works on the surgical unit. After receiving the hand-off report, which client should the nurse see first?

Client who had an esophagectomy with a respiratory rate of 32/min

A client with an esophageal tumor is having extreme difficulty swallowing. For what procedure does the nurse prepare this client?

Esophageal dilation

A client has returned to the nursing unit after an open Nissen fundoplication. The client has an indwelling urinary catheter, a nasogastric (NG) tube to low continuous suction, and two IVs. The nurse notes bright red blood in the NG tube. What action should the nurse take first?

Take a full set of vital signs

A client has a nasogastric (NG) tube after a Nissen fundoplication. The nurse answers the call light and finds the client vomiting bright red blood with the NG tube lying on the floor. What action should the nurse take first?

Put on a pair of gloves

A client has a nasogastric (NG) tube. What action by the nursing student requires the registered nurse to intervene?

Pinning the tube to the gown so the client cannot turn the head

A client is 1 day postoperative after having Zenkers diverticula removed. The client has a nasogastric (NG) tube to suction, and for the last 4 hours there has been no drainage. There are no specific care orders for the NG tube in place. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

Notify the surgeon of this finding

A client has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The provider prescribes a proton pump inhibitor. About what medication should the nurse anticipate teaching the client?

Omeprazole (Prilosec)

A nurse is teaching clients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about foods to avoid. Which foods should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

•Chocolate •Citrus coffee •Peppermint •Tomato sauce

The nurse is aware that which factors are related to the development of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? (Select all that apply.)

•Delayed gastric emptying •Eating large meals •Hiatal hernia •Obesity

A client is scheduled for a traditional esophagogastrostomy. All preoperative teaching has been completed and the client and family show good understanding. What action by the nurse is best?

Assess the clients psychosocial status

A client with an esophageal tumor has difficulty swallowing and has been working with a speech-language pathologist. What assessment finding by the nurse indicates that the priority goal for this problem is being met?

Lungs clear after meals and snacks

The nurse is working with clients who have esophageal disorders. The nurse should assess the clients for which manifestations? (Select all that apply.)

•Dysphagia •Eructation •Halitosis

A client has been discharged to an inpatient rehabilitation center after an esophagogastrectomy. What menu selections by the client at the rehabilitation center indicate a good understanding of dietary instructions? (Select all that apply.)

•Boost supplement •Greek yogurt •Scrambled eggs •Whole milk shake

The nurse is caring for a client who had an esophagectomy 3 days ago and was extubated yesterday. What actions may the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? (Select all that apply.)

•Assisting with position changes and getting out of bed •Keeping the head of the bed elevated to at least 30 degrees •Taking and recording vital signs per hospital protocol

The nurse has taught a client about lifestyle modifications for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). What statements by the client indicate good understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

•"just joined a gym, so I hope that helps me lose weight" •"I sure hate to give up my coffee, but I guess I have to" •"I will eat three small meals and three small snacks a day" •"Sitting upright and not lying down after meals will help."