The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old boy diagnosed with chronic ...

[codyclark]

The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old boy diagnosed with chronic ulcerative colitis. Which of the following is a prominent symptom of this disorder?
 
  A) Severe diarrhea that may be bloody
  B) Severe abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant
  C) Eye damage and decreased vision
  D) Hip pain or soreness

Question 2

Which of the following clients would be the best candidate for placement of a permanent electronic pacemaker?
 
  A) A client after cardiac surgery
  B) A client who has heart block
  C) A client who has hypertension
  D) A client who has cardiomyopathy

[miss.ashley]

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Chronic ulcerative colitis (CUC) is a relatively common disorder in adolescents and young adults. It results in inflammation of the colon and rectum. One of the most pronounced symptoms of CUC is severe diarrhea, which may be bloody, and which may be accompanied by weight loss, anorexia, and growth delays. Appendicitis is an acute infection of the vermiform appendix in which abdominal pain begins in the periumbilical area and localizes in the right lower quadrant. Glaucoma refers to abnormally high intraocular (within the eyeball) pressure, resulting in eye damage and decreased vision. Hip pain or soreness is associated with Legg-Calv-Perthes disease.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
An electronic pacemaker may be used to provide external stimulus to the heart. The electronic pacemaker stimulates heart contractions by means of wires connected to electrodes, which are inserted into the heart. Clients who experience frequent difficulty with heart contractions may have a permanent pacemaker implanted. The problem may be caused by a lack of initiation of electrical activity (e.g., heart block) or uncontrolled episodes of irregular or paroxysmal cardiac electrical conduction (e.g., assorted cardiac dysrhythmias) in either the atria or ventricles.