A patient has just been diagnosed with acute gastritis. What would be the nursing care needed by this patient?
A) Teaching regarding nutrition
B) Advising the patient not to smoke
C) Recommending bed rest
D) Physical and emotional support
Ans: D
Feedback: For acute gastritis, the nurse provides physical and emotional support and helps the patient manage the symptoms, which may include nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and fatigue. The scenario describes a newly diagnosed patient. Nursing care of this patient would not include teaching regarding nutrition or smoking at this time. Also, the nurse would not recommend bed rest.
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