A client with peptic ulcer disease asks the nurse about taking ...

[abern]

A client with peptic ulcer disease asks the nurse about taking slippery elm supplements. What response by the nurse is best?
 
  a. Slippery elm has no benefit for this problem.
  b. Slippery elm is often used for this disorder.
  c. There is no evidence that this will work.
  d. You should not take any herbal remedies.

Question 2

A client has a recurrence of gastric cancer and is in the gastrointestinal clinic crying. What response by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  a. Do you have family or friends for support?
  b. I'd like to know what you are feeling now.
  c. Well, we knew this would probably happen.
  d. Would you like me to refer you to hospice?

[cat123]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
There are several complementary and alternative medicine regimens that are used for gastritis and peptic ulcer disease. Most have been tested on animals but not humans. Slippery elm is a common supplement used for this disorder.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The nurse assesses the client's emotional state with open-ended questions and statements and shows a willingness to listen to the client's concerns. Asking about support people is very limited in nature, and yes-or-no questions are not therapeutic. Stating that this was expected dismisses the client's concerns. The client may or may not be ready to hear about hospice, and this is another limited, yes-or-no question.

[abern]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[jomama]

Excellent