Following discharge teaching, a client with a duodenal ulcer tells the nurse of plans to eat plenty of dairy products to help coat and protect the duodenal ulcer. Which is the best follow- up action by the nurse?

Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and cream.

Reinforce the teaching by asking the client to make a list of snack foods high in dairy content.

Remind the client that it is also important to switch to decaffeinated coffee and tea.

Suggest that the client also plan to eat frequent small meals to reduce discomfort.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Consuming dairy products, especially those rich in milk and cream, can stimulate gastric acid secretion and exacerbate symptoms of a duodenal ulcer. Therefore, it is essential for the nurse to review with the client the importance of avoiding foods that can aggravate the ulcer and worsen symptoms.

B. While reinforcing teaching about dietary modifications is important, encouraging the client to make a list of snack foods high in dairy content would not address the issue of avoiding dairy products to protect the duodenal ulcer.

C. While switching to decaffeinated coffee and tea can be beneficial for individuals with duodenal ulcers, it does not directly address the client's misconception about using dairy products to coat and protect the ulcer.

D. Eating frequent small meals can help reduce discomfort associated with duodenal ulcers by minimizing gastric acid secretion and preventing large fluctuations in stomach volume.

However, this option does not address the client's misconception.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

B. Aspiration can lead to serious respiratory complications such as pneumonia. Since the client reports difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) and has a high pain level, addressing the risk for aspiration is crucial to prevent further complications.

A. While nutrition is essential for overall health, it may not be the priority in this case given the severity of other symptoms such as pain, dysphagia, and anxiety.

C. Esophageal cancer can cause significant pain due to tissue destruction by the tumor, which can affect the client's quality of life and ability to function. This however, should be addressed after immediate concerns in the ABCs.

D. While addressing the client's emotional needs is important for holistic care, it may not be the immediate priority compared to managing symptoms such as pain and dysphagia,

A. Presence of bowel sounds and degree of abdominal pain. B. Severity of nausea and vomiting and serum amylase results. C. Reports of chronic constipation and serum gastrin levels. D. Serum Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) antibody results and urine output amounts.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

B. Pancreatitis is often associated with elevated serum amylase levels due to pancreatic inflammation. Therefore, this combination of clinical symptoms and laboratory findings is valuable in assessing the severity and confirming the diagnosis of pancreatitis.

A. While these are important clinical findings, they are not specific to pancreatitis and may not provide definitive information about the severity or cause of the condition.

C. Chronic constipation and serum gastrin levels are not typically associated with pancreatitis.

D. Serum Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) antibody results and urine output amounts are not directly related to pancreatitis. H. pylori infection is associated with peptic ulcers and gastritis but not typically with pancreatitis.

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