The nurse is preparing to provide care for a client diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease.
Which pathophysiological characteristic will the nurse correctly associate with the patient’s diagnosis?

Surgery to increase mucus will heal the ulcerations.

A common cause is an infection from Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).

Gastric ulcers occur more frequently than do peptic ulcers.

Erosion is confined to the stomach and esophagus.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Choice A rationale
Surgery to increase mucus will not heal the ulcerations. Peptic ulcers are caused by an imbalance between the digestive fluids hydrochloric acid and pepsin, and the body’s ability to protect itself from these substances. The stomach and the duodenum have some protection from these acids, but if this protection is decreased, or the production of acids and pepsin is increased, an ulcer can form.
Choice B rationale
A common cause of peptic ulcer disease is an infection from Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).
H. pylori is a bacterium that can damage the protective lining of your stomach and small intestine. This can lead to inflammation and ulcers.

Choice C rationale
Gastric ulcers do not occur more frequently than peptic ulcers. In fact, peptic ulcers include both gastric ulcers, which form on the lining of the stomach, and duodenal ulcers, which form on the lining of the upper part of the small intestine.
Choice D rationale
Erosion is not confined to the stomach and esophagus in peptic ulcer disease. Peptic ulcers can occur in the stomach and the duodenum, and less commonly, the lower esophagus.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale
Monitoring peripheral pulses every 8 hours is not a specific intervention for a client who has acute pancreatitis. While it is important to monitor peripheral pulses as part of overall patient assessment, it does not directly address the needs of a patient with acute pancreatitis.
Choice B rationale
Ambulating the client three times daily is not a specific intervention for a client who has acute pancreatitis. While physical activity is generally beneficial for overall health, it does not directly address the needs of a patient with acute pancreatitis, especially during an acute attack.
Choice C rationale
Maintaining NPO (nothing by mouth) status is a common intervention for a client who has acute pancreatitis. This allows the pancreas to rest and recover, reducing inflammation and pain.
Choice D rationale
Measuring urine output every 4 hours is not a specific intervention for a client who has acute pancreatitis. While it is important to monitor urine output as part of overall patient assessment, it does not directly address the needs of a patient with acute pancreatitis.

A. Folate B. Vitamin B12 C. Vitamin C D. Iron

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale
Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is essential for many functions in the body, including cell growth and division, amino acid metabolism, and the formation of white and red blood cells. However, it is not the treatment for pernicious anemia.
Choice B rationale
Pernicious anemia is a condition where the body cannot absorb enough vitamin B12 in the small intestine, causing a drop in red blood cells. Treatment for pernicious anemia involves vitamin B12 injections or oral supplementation to restore levels to an optimal range, followed by continued injections or oral medications to maintain these levels.
Choice C rationale
Vitamin C is essential for the growth, development, and repair of all body tissues. It’s involved in many body functions, including the formation of collagen, absorption of iron, the immune system, wound healing, and the maintenance of cartilage, bones, and teeth. However, it is not the treatment for pernicious anemia.
Choice D rationale
Iron is a mineral that our bodies need for many functions. For example, iron is part of hemoglobin, a protein which carries oxygen from our lungs throughout our bodies. However, it is not the treatment for pernicious anemia.

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Which pathophysiological characteristic will the nurse correctly associate with the patient’s diagnosis?