a client with peptic ulcer disease tells the nurse that he has black stools which he has not reported to his physician based on this information which
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1. A client with peptic ulcer disease tells the nurse that he has black stools, which he has not reported to his physician. Based on this information, which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for this client?

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Deficient knowledge related to unfamiliarity with significant signs and symptoms is appropriate because the client did not report the black stools, which can be a sign of bleeding.

2. Which area of the alimentary canal is the most common location for Crohn’s disease?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The terminal ileum is the most common location for Crohn's disease.

3. Eleanor, a 62 y.o. woman with diverticulosis is your patient. Which interventions would you expect to include in her care?

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Care for a patient with diverticulosis includes a high-fiber diet and administration of psyllium.

4. After a subtotal gastrectomy, the nurse should anticipate that nasogastric tube drainage will be what color for about 12 to 24 hours after surgery?

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Dark brown drainage is expected for about 12 to 24 hours after surgery.

5. The nurse provides medication instructions to a client with peptic ulcer disease. Which statement, if made by the client, indicates best understanding of the medication therapy?

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Cimetidine (Tagamet) a Histamine H2 receptor antagonist, will decrease the secretion of gastric acid. Sucralfate (Carafate) promotes healing by coating the ulcer. Antacids neutralize acid in the stomach. Omeprazole (Prilosec) inhibits gastric acid secretion.

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