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Definition


1. Melena - CORRECT
Melena is the finding that there are traces of blood in the stool
which presents as black, tarry feces. This is a common manifestation
of Duodenal Ulcers, since the Duodenum is further down the gastric
anatomy.


2. Nausea
Nausea may be present, but is a generalized symptom and by itself
doesn't indicate a Duodenal Ulcer. Incorrect.


3. Hernia
A Hernia is a protrusion of a segment of the abdomen through
another abdominal structure. It is not associated with an Ulcer and is

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a condition, not an assessment finding. Incorrect.


4. Hyperthermia




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Hyperthermia, a high temperature, is not an assessment finding of a
Duodenal Ulcer. Incorrect

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The nurse is taking the health history of a patient being treated for Parkinson's
Disease. After being told the patient has classic symptoms of Parkinson's, the
nurse expects to note which assessment finding?


1. Tremors
2. Low Urine Output
3. Exaggerated arm movements
4. Risk for Falls




The nurse is working in a support group for clients with HIV. Which point is most
important for the nurse to stress?


1. They must inform household members of their condition
2. They must take their medications exactly as prescribed
3. They must abstain from substance use
4. They must avoid large crowds




The nurse is taking the health history of a patient being treated for Emphysema
and Chronic Bronchitis. After being told the patient has been smoking cigarettes
for 30 years, the nurse expects to note which assessment finding?


1. Increase in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
2. A narrowed chest cavity
3. Clubbed fingers
4. An increased risk of cardiac failure




The nurse is taking the health history of a 70-year-old patient being treated
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for a Duodenal Ulcer. After being told the patient is complaining of
epigastric pain, the nurse expects to note which assessment finding?


1. Melena
2. Nausea




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