A client's medical record indicates he has presence of the H. pylori antibody. The nurse understands the client:
A)
will be at increased risk for diarrhea.
B)
has a current or past infection with H. pylori.
C)
will not need to be medicated for gastric reflux.
D)
has had a recent viral infection.
B
Explanation:
A)
Presence of H. pylori indicates a past or present infection with the bacteria. It places the client at increased risk for peptic ulcer disease and GERD may be a coexisting condition.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
Presence of H. pylori indicates a past or present infection with the bacteria. It places the client at increased risk for peptic ulcer disease and GERD may be a coexisting condition.
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Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Presence of H. pylori indicates a past or present infection with the bacteria. It places the client at increased risk for peptic ulcer disease and GERD may be a coexisting condition.
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Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Presence of H. pylori indicates a past or present infection with the bacteria. It places the client at increased risk for peptic ulcer disease and GERD may be a coexisting condition.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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