Which manifestations should the nurse investigate as possibly being caused by peptic ulcer disease in an older client? Select all that apply.
1. Diarrhea
2. Clay-colored stools
3. Abdominal distention
4. Indigestion with bloating
5. Vague and diffuse abdominal pain
3. Abdominal distention
4. Indigestion with bloating
5. Vague and diffuse abdominal pain
Explanation: 1. Diarrhea is not a manifestation of peptic ulcer disease.
2. Clay-colored stools are not a manifestation of peptic ulcer disease.
3. Abdominal distention is a common symptom but is often not vigorously investigated.
4. Indigestion with bloating is a common symptom but is often not vigorously investigated.
5. When abdominal pain is present it is often vague and diffuse throughout the abdomen.
You might also like to view...
The nurse has planned a discharge teaching session with an Asian patient to evaluate his ability to change a dressing. The patient speaks very little English. How might the nurse effectively achieve this goal?
A) Ask the patient to repeat the instructions. B) Write the procedure out for the patient. C) Demonstrate the dressing change to the patient. D) Have the patient demonstrate the dressing change.
Hypothyroidism is treated with replacement therapy. The patient should be instructed to eat well-balanced meals including intake of iodine. Which food is rich in iodine?
a. Eggs b. Dairy products c. Bread and cereal d. Fruit
With the crisis in health care and the nursing shortage, why is the image of nursing still important?
a. Nursing care is often delivered during a time of uncertainty, and the image of nurses during this time can reinforce trust in the nurse-patient relationship. b. Physicians have a distinctive body of knowledge that identifies them as professionals, whereas nursing has yet to develop a unique body of knowledge on which to base practice. c. Nurses must present a unified image if they hope to ever establish nursing as a profession. d. The dynamic state of today's health care requires nurses to move from a caring image to one of technologic competence.
An association has decided on a mission and identified its vision for the future and is now deciding how best to meet the needs and desires of its future membership
Which benefits are recognized as those most often desired by the members who join associations? (Select all that apply.) A) Vacation opportunities B) Discounts for liability insurance C) Specialty certification D) Continuing education opportunities E) Mentor training