Author Question: The nurse documenting the presence of pain in a patient with possible gastric ulcer would anticipate ... (Read 82 times)

melina_rosy · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse documenting the presence of pain in a patient with possible gastric ulcer would anticipate that the pain would occur at which time?

a. In the morning
b. Erratically, without pattern
c. At bedtime
d. With meals

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the health history of a patient. Which behavior is linked to increased probability of developing Grave disease?

a. Smoking
b. Long-term use of oral contraceptives
c. Excessive alcohol consumption
d. Use of St. John wort

pikon · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Pain occurs at bedtime because the stomach is empty, but the gastric juices are still high. Pain is absent in the morning when the digestive juices are low and when the stomach is filled with food.

Answer to Question 2

A
Primary hyperthyroidism is also known as Grave disease or toxic goiter. Medications containing iodine, such as amiodarone (an antidysrhythmic heart medication), can predispose to hyperthy-roidism. In addition, it has been discovered recently that people who smoke have nearly twice the risk of developing hyperthyroidism when compared with nonsmokers.