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on: Jul 11, 2018
Following a gastrectomy, the nurse would anticipate that the patient would need to be assessed for
 
  a. renal failure.
  b. vitamin B12 deficiency.
  c. obesity complications.
  d. continuing his routine diet.

Question 2

The nurse determines that a patient has a knowledge deficit regarding her diagnosis of achalasia. The nurse begins patient teaching by explaining that achalasia is
 
  a. a white patch on the mouth or tongue mucosa.
  b. caused by frequent ulceration on the lip.
  c. caused by excess exposure to sun and wind.
  d. caused by the inability of a muscle to relax.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
It is recommended that all patients with a gastrectomy have a blood serum vitamin B12 level measured every 1 to 2 years. Decreased absorption of vitamin B12 may cause pernicious anemia.

Answer to Question 2

D
The abnormal condition characterized by the inability of a muscle to relax is achalasia.


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