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Awilson837

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A client with gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is receiving gastric lavage. For what should the nurse monitor this client?
 
  1. Bloody stools
  2. Increased urine output
  3. Jaundice
  4. Bright red blood in the gastric return

Question 2

A client with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) who smokes 1 ppd is being discharged home. What teaching about the client's smoking behavior should the nurse provide?
 
  1. Smoking increases the production of stomach acid.
  2. Smoking decreases intrinsic factor.
  3. Smoking retards the healing process.
  4. Smoking impedes the absorption of food.


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mbcrismon

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. The client should be monitored for bloody stools, but the priority is assessing the gastric return.
2. The nurse will monitor for decreased urine output.
3. Jaundice is not associated with GI bleeding.
4. The nurse should monitor and report any bright red blood that is returned during lavage.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. Smoking does not increase acid production.
2. Decreased intrinsic factor is not caused by smoking.
3. Smoking slows the healing process and increases the risk of relapse.
4. Smoking does not affect food absorption, but can interfere with certain medications.


Awilson837

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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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