Practice Question
A nurse in assisting with the plan of care for a client who has peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following interventions should The nurse recommend to include?
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Correct Answer:
Monitor the client's stool for occult blood
Rationale:
🟥 Clients with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) are at risk for gastrointestinal bleeding, especially if the ulcer erodes into blood vessels. Monitoring for occult (hidden) blood in stool helps detect early signs of bleeding, which may not be visible but can lead to anemia or hemorrhage.
🟥 Guaiac or fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) is a noninvasive way to assess for slow or ongoing blood loss, especially in hospitalized clients.
🟥 Providing a bedtime snack or placing the client on a clear liquid diet are not standard recommendations for PUD and may worsen symptoms depending on acid production.
🟥 Naproxen is a NSAID, which is contraindicated in PUD because it inhibits prostaglandins that protect the gastric mucosa, increasing the risk for ulcer formation and bleeding.
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- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exit Exam(s)
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