Author Question: A 40-year-old client has an episode of vomiting. On observation of the vomitus, coffee ground-like ... (Read 23 times)

mydiamond · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

A 40-year-old client has an episode of vomiting. On observation of the vomitus, coffee
ground-like material was noticed. What is the most likely cause of this finding?

A) Forcing back of intestinal contents
B) Presence of bile pigments and salts
C) Bleeding in the lower digestive tract
D) Bleeding inside the stomach

Question 2

A client has been diagnosed with problems with the juxtaglomerular apparatus. The
client is eager to know how this could affect his health. The nurse explains to the client
that the function of the juxtaglomerular apparatus is

A) to secrete aldosterone.
B) to promote water retention.
C) to regulate blood pressure.
D) to produce erythropoietin.