A patient presents to the walk-in clinic complaining of vomiting and burning in their mid-epigastria. The nurse knows that to confirm peptic ulcer disease, the physician is likely to order a diagnostic test to detect the presence of what?
A) Infection with Helicobacter pylori
B) Excessive stomach acid secretion
C) Gastric irritation caused by NSAIDs
D) Over-consumption of spicy foods
Ans: A
Feedback: H. pylori infection may be determined by endoscopy and histologic examination of a tissue specimen obtained by biopsy, or a rapid urease test of the biopsy specimen. Other less invasive diagnostic measures for detecting H. pylori include serologic testing for antibodies against the H. pylori antigen, stool antigen test, and urea breath test. Excessive stomach acid secretion, NSAIDs, and dietary indiscretion may all cause gastritis; however, peptic ulcers are caused by colonization of the stomach by H. pylori.
You might also like to view...
Why is it important for a nurse to closely monitor an older adult receiving digitalis preparations for cardiac disorders?
A) Older adults are at increased risk for toxicity. B) Older adults are at increased risk for cardiac arrests. C) Older adults are at increased risk for hyperthyroidism. D) Older adults are at increased risk for asthma.
Which of the following are significant assessment findings of a patient with an infectious process occurring?
A) No history of previous infections B) Wound bed red, surrounding skin pink C) History of substance abuse D) All immunizations completed
You are instructing a young woman on her dietary needs for calcium in the prevention of osteoporosis. What food supplies the greatest amount of calcium?
A) Cheese B) Meat C) Cauliflower D) Salad
A pregnant client receiving oxytocin for labor induction begins demonstrating adverse effects of the medication. In which order should the nurse provide care to this client?
1. Notify the healthcare provider. 2. Discontinue the oxytocin infusion. 3. Position the client onto the left side. 4. Infuse prescribed intravenous fluids. 5. Administer oxygen 8 to 10 L per tight face mask.