Which statement regarding the etiology of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES) is true?
A. ZES may result from an autosomal dominant disorder.
B. ZES may result from untreated peptic ulcer disease.
C. ZES causes inhibition of gastric acid secretion.
D. ZES causes inhibition of ACTH secretion.
A
In 20% to 60% of clients with ZES, the resulting gastrinoma can be traced to an autosomal do-minant disorder known as multiple endocrine neoplasia, type I (MEN-I).
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a. Domestic violence and substance abuse b. Scarcity of support systems and recent job loss c. Shortage of affordable housing and insufficient income d. Substance abuse and serious mental illness
Nursing interventions and patient teaching for the treatment of head lice and scabies include: (Select all that apply.)
a. clothing, linens, and bath articles thoroughly cleaned in hot water. b. stress nature and transmission of the disease. c. special carbohydrate diet to promote healing. d. complete isolation from the public.
The nurse is caring for a client taking naproxen sodium on a regular basis for the treatment of arthritis. The nurse educates the client that there is a _____% chance of developing PUD due to this medication regimen
Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number. What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following statements about breastfeeding is incorrect?
A) The mother may need to hold the breast away from the nursing infant's nose. B) The mother should allow the baby to nurse for 5 to 7 minutes. C) The mother should burp the baby before switching him or her to the other breast. D) The mother should pull the baby away from the breast to stop a feeding.