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OSWALD · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is teaching a client about digestion. Which statement reflects that the client understands the teaching?

1. It is the process when food is broken down into molecules that can be absorbed.
2. The amount of blood pumped by the heart through the circulatory system in 1 minute.
3. Smooth muscle movement of the GI tract by way of contractions.
4. Neutralization by use of bicarbonate from pancreatic and biliary secretions.

Question 2

What are the goals of pharmacotherapy for a client with an ulcer?(Select all that apply.)

1. Prevent recurrence of the disease
2. Promote healing of the ulcer
3. Provide immediate relief from symptoms
4. Reduce frequency of constipation
5. Increase frequency of diarrhea

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

Answer to Question 1

1

Rationale 1: Digestion is the process by which the body breaks down ingested food into small molecules that can be absorbed.
Rationale 2: Cardiac output is the amount of blood pumped by the heart through the circulatory system in 1 minute.
Rationale 3:Peristalsis is when substances are propelled along the GI tract by the contractions of several layers of smooth muscles.
Rationale 4:The stomach contents are further neutralized by bicarbonate from pancreatic and biliary secretions.

Global Rationale: Digestion is the process by which the body breaks down ingested food into small molecules that can be absorbed.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3

Rationale 1: The goals of pharmacotherapy are to provide immediate relief from symptoms, promote healing of the ulcer, and prevent recurrence of the disease. The choice of medication depends on the source of the disease (infectious versus inflammatory), the severity of symptoms, and the convenience of OTC versus prescription drugs.
Rationale 2: The goals of pharmacotherapy are to provide immediate relief from symptoms, promote healing of the ulcer, and prevent recurrence of the disease. The choice of medication depends on the source of the disease (infectious versus inflammatory), the severity of symptoms, and the convenience of OTC versus prescription drugs.
Rationale 3: The goals of pharmacotherapy are to provide immediate relief from symptoms, promote healing of the ulcer, and prevent recurrence of the disease. The choice of medication depends on the source of the disease (infectious versus inflammatory), the severity of symptoms, and the convenience of OTC versus prescription drugs.
Rationale 4: Constipation is not an issue with ulcers.
Rationale 5: Diarrhea is not an issue with ulcers.

Global Rationale: The goals of pharmacotherapy are to provide immediate relief from symptoms, promote healing of the ulcer, and prevent recurrence of the disease. The choice of medication depends on the source of the disease (infectious versus inflammatory), the severity of symptoms, and the convenience of OTC versus prescription drugs. Constipation is not an issue with ulcers. Diarrhea is not an issue with ulcers.