A client is experiencing health problems related to alterations ...

[viki]

A client is experiencing health problems related to alterations in adrenal medulla function. On which areas should the nurse focus when assessing this client?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Heart rate
  B) Weight
  C) Respiratory rate
  D) Skin integrity
  E) Blood pressure

Question 2

A nurse caring for a client with a gastric ulcer understands that which are the two most likely locations of this ulcer to develop?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Lesser curvature
  B) Greater curvature
  C) Distal to the pylorus
  D) Proximal to the pylorus

[dmurph1496]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A, B, C, E

The adrenal medulla secretes the catecholamines of epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones stimulate the heart, increase metabolism, increase respiration, and constrict blood vessels. The nurse should focus the assessment on heart rate, weight, respiratory rate, and blood pressure. Skin integrity is not influenced by these hormones.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A, D

Gastric ulcers often are found on the lesser curvature (not the greater curvature) and the area immediately proximal (not distal) to the pylorus.

[viki]

TYSM

[cici]

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