What should the nurse emphasize when teaching patients at risk for upper GI bleeding to prevent bleeding episodes?

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What should the nurse emphasize when teaching patients at risk for upper GI bleeding to prevent bleeding episodes?

A. All stools and vomitus must be tested for the presence of blood. B. The use of over-the-counter (OTC) medications of any kind should be avoided. C. Antacids should be taken with all prescribed medications to prevent gastric irritation. D. Misoprostol (Cytotec) should be used to protect the gastric mucosa in individuals with peptic ulcers.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Which patient is most likely to be diagnosed with short bowel syndrome?

A. History of ulcerative colitis B. Had extensive resection of the ileum C. Diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome D. Had colectomy performed for cancer of the bowel

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The patient has been newly diagnosed with Wilson's disease and D-penicillamine, a chelating agent, has been prescribe What assessment finding should the nurse expect?

A. Pruritus B. Acute kidney injury C. Corneal Fleischer rings D. Elevated serum iron levels

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4 of 5

What is the patient with chronic pancreatitis more likely to have than the patient with acute pancreatitis?

A. The need to abstain from alcohol B. Experience acute abdominal pain C. Malabsorption and diabetes mellitus D. Require a high-carbohydrate, high-protein, low-fat diet

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Patients with gastric ulcer typically exhibit the following symptoms:

A. Epigastric pain worse after eating and weight loss. B. Epigastric pain worse before meals, pain awakening patient from sleep, and melena. C. Decreased bowel sounds, rigid abdomen, rebound tenderness, and fever. D. Boring epigastric pain radiating to back and left shoulder, bluish-gray discoloration of periumbilical area, and ascites.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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