A client is found to have the H. pylori antibody. The nurse ...

[bcretired]

A client is found to have the H. pylori antibody. The nurse understands that the client:
 
  1. has a current or past infection with H. pylori.
  2. will be at increased risk for diarrhea.
  3. will not need to be medicated for gastric reflux.
  4. has had a recent viral infection.

Question 2

A client is scheduled to have esophageal manometry testing. Prior to the test, nursing responsibilities include:
 
  1. medicating the client with an antihistamine.
  2. keeping the client NPO for 12 hours prior to the test.
  3. withholding food and fluids for 8 hours before the test.
  4. restricting intake to clear liquids for 4 hours prior to the test.

[joanwhite]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1

1. Presence of H. pylori indicates a past or present infection with the bacteria.
2. It places the client at increased risk for peptic ulcer disease.
3. Gastroesophageal reflux disease can be a coexisting condition.
4. H. pylori is a bacteria.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. Premedicating with antihistamine is not indicated for this test.
2. The client only needs to be NPO for 8 hours, not 12.
3. Food and fluids are withheld for 8 hours before testing.
4. Food and fluids are withheld for 8 hours before the testing.

[bcretired]

Correct answers!

[joanwhite]

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