A patient has been admitted to the hospital after diagnostic imaging revealed the presence of a gastric outlet obstruction (GOO). What is the nurse's priority intervention?
A) Administration of antiemetics
B) Insertion of an NG tube for decompression
C) Infusion of hypotonic IV solution
D) Administration of proton pump inhibitors as ordered
Ans: B
Feedback:
In treating the patient with gastric outlet obstruction, the first consideration is to insert an NG tube to decompress the stomach. This is a priority over fluid or medication administration.
You might also like to view...
A 16-year-old client asks the nurse conducting the assessment interview "Why should I tell you
anything? You'll just run back and tell my mother whatever you find out.". The best reply for the nurse would be a. "That's not true. Whatever you tell me will be held in the strictest confidence.". b. "Your mother may find out what you say, but is that really such a bad thing?" c. "Anything you say about feelings is confidential, but things like suicidal thinking must be reported to the treatment team.". d. "It sounds as though you're not really ready to work on your problems and make changes.".
The pathophysiology class is learning about chemical mediators in allergic reactions. A person who has a Type I hypersensitivity reaction may have what if chemical mediators continue to be released in the body?
A) A Type III reaction B) A delayed reaction C) A cytotoxic reaction D) A Type II reaction
A new parent relates to the nurse that the family has many known food allergies. Which is considered a primary strategy for feeding the infant with many family food allergies?
a. Using soy formula for feeding b. Maternal avoidance of cow's milk protein c. Exclusive breastfeeding for 4 to 6 months d. Delaying the introduction of highly allergenic foods past 6 months
The female client who receives hospice care tells the nurse she plans to dance at her daughter's wedding in 1 year. Which stage of grieving is the client demonstrating?
1. Anger 2. Denial 3. Bargaining 4. Acceptance