Author Question: A client is admitted for treatment of a duodenal ulcer. What will the nurse's admission assessment ... (Read 56 times)

Kikoku · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client is admitted for treatment of a duodenal ulcer. What will the nurse's admission assessment likely reveal?

1. Nausea and lower right quadrant abdominal pain
2. Burning pain several hours after eating a meal
3. Anorexia and weight loss
4. Low back pain radiating down the left leg

Question 2

The nurse has completed education about peptic ulcer disease (PUD) with the client. The nurse evaluates that learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?

1. I will limit my intake of caffeine products.
2. I will take ibuprofen (Motrin) for my headaches.
3. I will drink more milk and limit spicy foods.
4. I will join a gym and increase my exercise.

cupcake16 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Nausea and lower right quadrant abdominal pain are more likely associated with appendicitis.
Rationale 2: Duodenal ulcers are associated with burning upper abdominal pain after a meal.
Rationale 3: Anorexia and weight loss are more common with gastric, not duodenal, ulcers.
Rationale 4: Duodenal ulcers do not cause low back pain radiating down the left leg.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Caffeine is a risk factor for peptic ulcer disease (PUD), so limiting caffeine will be beneficial in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease (PUD).
Rationale 2: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are a primary cause of peptic ulcer disease (PUD).
Rationale 3: Milk can increase acid production and spicy foods are not an issue with peptic ulcer disease (PUD).
Rationale 4: There is no correlation between exercise and the management of peptic ulcer disease (PUD).