Which symptoms are associated with gastric ulcers?
a. Constant bloating and diarrhea
b. Shortness of breath in any position
c. Burning pain that is relieved by eating
d. Burning pain that is relieved by abstaining from food
C
The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is burning, gnawing pain caused by stomach acid coming into contact with the open wound (ulcer). It often occurs when the stomach is empty and can be relieved by eating foods that buffer stomach acids or taking a drug that reduces stomach acid such as an antacid.
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A) Increased blood pressure B) Jaundice C) Weight loss D) High-pitched voice
The nurse caring for families in crisis assesses the affective function of an immigrant family consisting of a father, mother, and two school-age children
Based on Friedman's structural functional theory, which of the following defines this family component? A) Meeting the love and belonging needs of each member B) Teaching children how to function and assume adult roles in society C) Ensuring the family has necessary resources with appropriate allocation D) Involving the provision of physical care to keep the family healthy
The edges of a client's appendectomy incision are approximated, and no drainage is noted. The nurse documents on the client's wound record that the incision appears to be healing by
a. granulation. b. primary intention. c. secondary intention. d. tertiary intention.
The perinatal nurse notes the following data concerning a new mother/infant couplet who are being admitted: the mother experienced an extended second stage of labor and a vacuum-assisted birth; the infant has a cephalhematoma; the maternal blood type
is A+ and the infant's blood type is O+; and the first breastfeeding was delayed for 3 hours. Which risk factors are present for the development of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia? Select all answers that apply. A) Birth trauma B) Inadequate output C) ABO incompatibility D) Inadequate intake