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neverstopbelieb

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Question 1

The nurse is completing the assessment of a patient admitted with an upper gastrointestinal bleed. Which risk factors should the nurse be certain to ask about during the assessment? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
◦ History of H. pylori
◦ Use of aspirin
◦ History of smoking
◦ Diagnosis of diabetes
◦ Routine use of NSAIDs

Question 2

The nurse assesses a patient and immediately notifies the physician because of findings consistent with a gastrointestinal bleed. What did the nurse assess in the patient? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
◦ Absent bowel sounds
◦ Blood pressure of 180/100 mm Hg
◦ Hematemesis
◦ Melena
◦ Confusion
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Marked as best answer by neverstopbelieb on Jun 2, 2019

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Reply #1 on: Jun 2, 2019
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neverstopbelieb

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Reply 2 on: Jun 2, 2019
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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