Peptic Ulcer Disease Questions And Answers 2022

Which assessment data indicate to the nurse the clients gastric ulcer has perforated? A. Complaints of sudden, sharp, substernal pain B. Rigid, boardlike abdomen with rebound tenderness C. Frequent, clay-colored, liquid stool D. Complaints of vague abdominal pain in the right upper quadrant - Answer - B. A rigid, boardlike abdomen with rebound tenderness is the classic sign/symptom of peritonitis, which is a complication of a perforated gastric ulcer Which assessment data support to the nurse the clients diagnosis of gastric ulcer? A. Presence of blood in the clients stool for the past month. B. Reports of a burning sensation moving like a wave. C. Sharp pain in the upper abdomen after eating a heavy meal. D. Complaints of epigastric pain 30-60 minutes after ingesting food. - Answer - D. The client diagnosed with a gastric ulcer, pain usually occurs 30 to 60 minutes after eating, but not at night. In contrast,no client with a duodenal ulcer has pain during the night often relieved by eating food. Pain occurs 1-3 hours after meals. The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with rule out peptic ulcer disease. Which test confirms this diagnosis? A. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy B. Magnetic resonance imaging C. Occult blood test D. Gastric acid stimulation. - Answer - A. The esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is an invasive diagnostic test which visualizes the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum to accurately diagnose an ulcer and evaluate the effectiveness of the clients treatment. Which specific data should the nurse obtain from the client who is suspected of having peptic ulcer disease? A. History of side effects experienced from all medications B. Use of non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) C. Any know