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NURS 372 Exam 5 Questions and Correct Answers, With Complete Solution 2024/2025. Exam prep. stomatitis Inflammation of the oral cavity causing painful, inflamed ulcerations Primary - aphothos, herpes simplex, stomatitis, traumatic ulcers Secondary - opportunistic viruses, fungi, or bacteria, immunocompromise, chemotherapy drugs stomatitis s/s History - recent infections, nutrition changes, oral hygiene habits, trauma, stress S/s - dry, painful mouth, white plaque-like lesions appear wit...

Pathophysiology Final NUR 2063 final exam Gastritis and Etiology and patho - Ans-inflammation of stomach's mucolas lining (can involve entire stomach or region) can be acute or chronic. may be caused by h. pylori infection (imbeds in mucosal layer activating toxins and enzymes that cause inflammation. NSAIDS, chronic alcohol consumption, stress, trauma, burns, or infections, autoimmune conditions manifestations of gastritis - Ans-indigestion, heartburn, epigastric pain, abdominal cramp...

Adult Health Module 3 Exam - Questions and Answers A client has a suspected peptic ulcer in the duodenum. What should the nurse expect the client to report when describing the pain associated with this disease? An ache radiating to the left side An intermittent colicky flank pain A gnawing sensation often caused by H. pylori A generalized abdominal pain intensified by moving A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client with a diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Wha...

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL NUR 2063 FINAL EXAM TEST PP Gastritis and Etiology and patho - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammation of stomach's mucolas lining (can involve entire stomach or region) can be acute or chronic. may be caused by h. pylori infection (imbeds in mucosal layer activating toxins and enzymes that cause inflammation. NSAIDS, chronic alcohol consumption, stress, trauma, burns, or infections, autoimmune conditions manifestations of gastritis - CORRECT ANSWER-indigestion, heartburn,...

Final Exam: Midterm Exam: NR576 / NR 576 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Updated) Differential Diagnosis in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Exam Review| Guide with Verified Answers -Chamberlain QUESTION Patient cannot have any of the following to be dx with IBS Answer: unintentional weight loss > 50yrs w/o colon cancer screening recent change bowel habits hematochezia or melena: GI bleeding nocturnal pain in abd or stool passage Hx IBD or colorectal cancer in family Palpable abd mass or...

What type of fibers stimulate the salivary glands? Cholinergic fibers What part of the esophagus is innervated by nerve fibers? The lower third What artery provides blood to the stomach? Celiac artery What hormone is responsible for the inhibition of stomach contraction? Secretin Gastrin increases stomach contraction (aids in motility) and produces acid in the antrum, duodenum, and pancreas by G-cells Which cells of the stomach secrete hydrochloric acid and int...

NR-324 final Chamberlain Questions With Complete Solutions When educating clients on treatments regarding Iron-deficiency anemia, what would be priority information? -Iron can stain the skin and if the IV is painful or swollen it can indicate infiltration where the iron is leaking out of the vessel. -Melena is the black tarry stools and is caused by excess iron. -Oral iron is best taken on an empty stomach but nausea is a common side effect. To combat this they can take it with Orange ju...

Exam 1 med surg study guide Unit 1 Specialty practice of medical-surgical nursing Promote, restore, or maintain optimal health for patients 18 years and older Nurses must have knowledge, skills, an d attitudes to be Care coordinators Transition managers Caregivers Pt educators Leaders Advocates for the pt and family The joint commission: effective care coordination and transition management Understandable discharge instructions for the patient and family Explanation of self-care activities Ongoi...

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF ABDOMINAL PAIN Results from mechanical forces (stretching), inflammation, or ischemia (organ and tissue hypoxia) 1. If organ is torn, pain results from blood irritating the peritoneum. 2. Rapid distention of an organ causes pain. 3. Stretching of the peritoneum causes pain. 4. Pain from stretching a solid organ is usually a steady pain. 5. Inflammation may cause a crampy type of pain. 6. Pain associated with ischemia worsens as the organ becomes more hypoxic. VIS...

visceral vs somatic pain - visceral: more difficult to localize somatic: well localized, pinpoint pain referred pain - pain that is opposite to the site of the problem Kehr's sign - referred pain to left shoulder sign of ruptured spleen peritonitis - inflammation of the peritoneum caused by bacterial infection (puncture of hollow organ) it can also result from effect of bleeding in peritoneal cavity what can cause dehydration? - fluid loss: vomiting, diarrhea, poor oral intake, mal...