The nurse preparing a teaching session on gastric ulcers plans to ...

[kfurse]

The nurse preparing a teaching session on gastric ulcers plans to include that women are at greatest risk for these ulcers after the age of ____ years.
 
  Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client being discharged with a diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The nurse should teach the client to eliminate what foods from the diet?
 
  1. Mashed potatoes
  2. Tomato sauce
  3. Bananas
  4. Toast

[dmurph1496]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 60
Rationale: Gastric ulcers are more common in women over age 60.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Mashed potatoes do not worsen the symptoms of GERD.
Rationale 2: Substances that worsen GERD symptoms include caffeine, alcohol, citrus fruits, tomato-based products, onions, carbonated beverages, spicy foods, chocolate, and smoking.
Rationale 3: Bananas do not worsen the symptoms of GERD.
Rationale 4: Toast does not worsen the symptoms of GERD.
Global Rationale: Substances that worsen GERD symptoms include caffeine, alcohol, citrus fruits, tomato-based products, onions, carbonated beverages, spicy foods, chocolate, and smoking. Mashed potatoes, bananas, and toast are not likely to exacerbate symptoms.

[kfurse]

Thank you!

[dmurph1496]

Always glad to help...