NCLEX-PN Practice Q 94

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The nurse is admitting a client with a suspected duodenal ulcer. The client will most likely report that his abdominal discomfort lessens when he:

  

     A. Skips a meal

     B. Rests in low fowler’s position

     C. Eats a meal

     D. Sits upright after eating

    

    

Correct Answer: C. Eats a meal

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Option C: Food stimulates the release of digestive juices, these substances neutralize the acidic ph, as the acidic food reaches the duodenum, it neutralized to normal ph hence relief of pain is experienced.

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Option A: Skipping a meal will make the pain worse.

Option B: Patients suffering from dumping syndrome are placed in low fowler’s position for 30 minutes after a meal to lessen symptoms.

Option D: Sitting upright after eating helps relieve symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease.

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