The nurse is doing an admission assessment on a client with a history of duodenal ulcer. To determine whether the problem is currently active, the nurse would assess the client for which of the following most frequent symptom(s) of duodenal ulcer?- Nurselytic

Question 1 of 5

The nurse is doing an admission assessment on a client with a history of duodenal ulcer. To determine whether the problem is currently active, the nurse would assess the client for which of the following most frequent symptom(s) of duodenal ulcer?

A. Pain that is relieved by food intake B. Pain that radiated down the right arm C. N/V D. Weight loss

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Pain that is relieved by food intake is the most frequent symptom of duodenal ulcers because the food neutralizes the stomach acid.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse instructs the ileostomy client to do which of the following as a part of essential care of the stoma?

A. Cleanse the peristomal skin meticulously B. Take in high-fiber foods such as nuts C. Massage the area below the stoma D. Limit fluid intake to prevent diarrhea.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Cleansing the peristomal skin meticulously is crucial to prevent irritation and infection around the stoma.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following conditions is most likely to directly cause peritonitis?

A. Cholelithiasis B. Gastritis C. Perforated ulcer D. Incarcerated hernia

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A perforated ulcer is most likely to directly cause peritonitis due to the leakage of gastric contents into the peritoneal cavity.

Question 4 of 5

A client with gastric cancer may exhibit which of the following symptoms?

A. Abdominal cramping B. Constant hunger C. Feeling of fullness D. Weight gain

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Clients with gastric cancer may experience a feeling of fullness due to the presence of the tumor.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is monitoring a client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of appendicitis. The client is scheduled for surgery in 2 hours. The client begins to complain of increased abdominal pain and begins to vomit. On assessment the nurse notes that the abdomen is distended and the bowel sounds are diminished. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

A. Administer dilaudid B. Notify the physician C. Call and ask the operating room team to perform the surgery as soon as possible D. Reposition the client and apply a heating pad on a warm setting to the client's abdomen.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The symptoms suggest possible perforation or peritonitis, which are serious complications requiring immediate medical attention. The nurse should promptly notify the physician.

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