NCLEX RN Practice Question # 804
NCLEX Examination.
Practice Question # 804.
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.
Duodenal Assessment:
- Burning pain occurs in the midepigastric area 1½ to 3 hours after a meal and during the night (often awakens the client).
- Melena is more common than hematemesis.
- Pain is often relieved by the ingestion of food.