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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?
 
  a. Bacteria can often cause ulcers.
  b. This operation often causes ulcers.
  c. The medication keeps your blood pH low.
  d. It prevents stress-related ulcers.

Question 2

A client has a nasogastric (NG) tube. What action by the nursing student requires the registered nurse to intervene?
 
  a. Checking tube placement every 4 to 8 hours
  b. Monitoring and documenting drainage from the NG tube
  c. Pinning the tube to the gown so the client cannot turn the head
  d. Providing oral care every 4 to 8 hours



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
After surgery, anti-ulcer medications such as pantoprazole are often given to prevent stress-related ulcers. The other responses are incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The client should be able to turn his or her head to prevent pulling the tube out with movement. The other actions are appropriate.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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