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A client is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with a report of severe hematemesis. The nurse should give priority to:
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Answer A is correct.
Rationale: The first step is to assess the client, noting any signs or symptoms of a fluid volume deficit. Answers B, C, and D might all be required interventions at some point, but assessment is needed before any other actions, so they are incorrect.
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Answer A is correct.
Rationale: The first step is to assess the client, noting any signs or symptoms of a fluid volume deficit. Answers B, C, and D might all be required interventions at some point, but assessment is needed before any other actions, so they are incorrect.
About Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding:
Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a common medical emergency which carries hospital mortality in excess of 10%. The most important causes are peptic ulcer and varices. Varices are treated by endoscopic band ligation or injection sclerotherapy and management of the underlying liver disease.
Ulcers with major stigmata are treated by injection with dilute adrenaline, thrombin, or fibrin glue; application of heat using the heater probe, multipolar electrocoagulation, or Argon plasma coagulation; or endoclips. Intravenous omeprazole reduces the risk of rebleeding in ulcer patients undergoing endoscopic therapy. Repeat endoscopic therapy or operative surgery are required if bleeding recurs.