The nurse admitting a client with GERD is planning the client's ...

[Zoey63294]

The nurse admitting a client with GERD is planning the client's care and determines that the priority nursing diagnosis for this client is:
 
  a. Risk for injury related to development of complications of GERD.
  b. Acute pain related to increase acid production and action against gastric mucosa.
  c. Noncompliance related to dietary modifications needed to prevent GERD.
  d. Risk for injury related to adverse effects of antacids.

Question 2

The nurse understands which of the following about chloral hydrate?
 
  a. short duration of action, rarely produces a hangover feeling
  b. long duration of action, often produces a hangover feeling
  c. short duration of action, usually produces a hangover feeling
  d. long duration of action, rarely produces a hangover feeling

[tsternbergh47]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Complications of GERD include esophagitis, esophageal erosions, and esophageal cancer. This is the highest priority for this client.
B Incorrect: This is appropriate for PUD, but no evidence supports this for this client.
C Incorrect: There is not evidence to support this.
D Incorrect: Antacids are not the drugs of choice for GERD.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This is a true statement about chloral hydrate.
B Incorrect: This is not true about chloral hydrate.
C Incorrect: This is not true about chloral hydrate.
D Incorrect: This is not true about chloral hydrate.

[Zoey63294]

Great answer, keep it coming

[adammoses97]

Excellent