Questions: 33. A nurse is doing an admission assessment on a client with a history of duodenal ulcer. To determine whether the problem is currently active, the nurse would assess for which of the following most frequent symptoms of duodenal ulcer? A. Paint that radiates down the right arm B. Pain that is unrelieved by food intake C. Nausea and vomiting D. Paint that occurs when the stomach is empty 34. The nurse should advise the patient with gastric ulcer disease to seek immediate medical attention if he experiences A. Pain when the stomach is empty B. Belching and flatulence C. Vomiting of blood D. Heartburn

33. A nurse is doing an admission assessment on a client with a history of duodenal ulcer. To determine whether the problem is currently active, the nurse would assess for which of the following most frequent symptoms of duodenal ulcer?
A. Paint that radiates down the right arm
B. Pain that is unrelieved by food intake
C. Nausea and vomiting
D. Paint that occurs when the stomach is empty
34. The nurse should advise the patient with gastric ulcer disease to seek immediate medical attention if he experiences
A. Pain when the stomach is empty
B. Belching and flatulence
C. Vomiting of blood
D. Heartburn

Transcript text: 33. A nurse is doing an admission assessment on a client with a history of duodenal ulcer. To determine whether the problem is currently active, the nurse would assess for which of the following most frequent symptoms of duodenal ulcer? A. Paint that radiates down the right arm B. Pain that is unrelieved by food intake C. Nausea and vomiting D. Paint that occurs when the stomach is empty 34. The nurse should advise the patient with gastric ulcer disease to seek immediate medical attention if he experiences A. Pain when the stomach is empty B. Belching and flatulence C. Vomiting of blood D. Heartburn

Solution

The answer is D: Pain that occurs when the stomach is empty.

Explanation:

A. Pain that radiates down the right arm: This is not typically associated with duodenal ulcers. It is more commonly related to cardiac issues.
B. Pain that is unrelieved by food intake: Duodenal ulcer pain is usually relieved by eating, as food neutralizes stomach acid.
C. Nausea and vomiting: While these can occur, they are not the most frequent symptoms of a duodenal ulcer.
D. Pain that occurs when the stomach is empty: This is a classic symptom of a duodenal ulcer, as the pain often occurs a few hours after eating and is relieved by food.

The answer is C: Vomiting of blood.

Explanation:

A. Pain when the stomach is empty: This is a common symptom of ulcers but not necessarily an emergency.
B. Belching and flatulence: These are common gastrointestinal symptoms and not typically urgent.
C. Vomiting of blood: This is a sign of a potential bleeding ulcer, which requires immediate medical attention.
D. Heartburn: While uncomfortable, it is not usually an emergency unless accompanied by other severe symptoms.

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