Stress ulcers are the result of which of these factors?
a. acid/pepsin imbalance
b. erosive gastritis that starts to bleed
c. exposure to irritants and impaired mucosal defenses
d. high secretion of HCl
B
Stress ulcers, one type of gastric ulcer, form when gastritis becomes erosive and occur in clients experiencing stress (e.g., from trauma, burns, or radiation therapy).
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a. malnutrition. b. constipation. c. fluid retention. d. dehydration.
Which nursing theory might a nurse use as a conceptual framework to determine how to meet the needs of immigrants while ensuring provision of high-quality and culturally sensitive care?
a. Martha Rogers' nursing theory b. Dorothea Orem's nursing theory c. Hildegard Peplau's nursing theory d. Madeleine Leininger's nursing theory
The nurse at a community center is preparing a program for elderly people at risk for malnutrition who need community resources. Which is the best action for initiating the nurse's program?
a. Review each individual's height, weight, and health history. b. Teach low-cost menus and methods for a balanced diet. c. Post flyers with instructions for obtaining free vitamins. d. Provide telephone numbers of food banks and free meals.
A nurse performing an assessment would correctly note that an absent pulse in one or more of the extremities indicates
1. A blockage. 2. Shock. 3. Decreased plasma volume. 4. Problems with the heart's electrical conduction system.