NCLEX RN Practice Question # 781
NCLEX Examination.
Practice Question # 781.
nclex examination
Duodenal ulcers:
A duodenal ulcer is a break in the mucosa of the duodenum. Risk factors and causes include infection with H. pylori; alcohol intake; smoking; stress; caffeine; the use of aspirin, corticosteroids, and NSAIDs. Complications include bleeding, perforation, gastric outlet obstruction, and intractable disease.
Interventions
- Monitor vital signs.
- Instruct the client about a bland diet, with small frequent meals.
- Provide for adequate rest.
- Encourage the cessation of smoking.
- Instruct the client to avoid alcohol intake, caffeine, the use of aspirin, corticosteroids, and NSAIDs.
- Administer medications to treat H. pylori and antacids to neutralize acid secretions as prescribed.