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What is a recommended nursing intervention for a client with impaired esophageal motility?
What is a recommended nursing intervention for a client with impaired esophageal motility?
- Encourage the client to avoid eating 3 hours before bedtime
- Encourage the client to eat quickly
- Encourage the client to drink fluids with meals (correct)
- Administer calcium channel blockers and nitrates to increase esophageal pressure
Which of the following is a characteristic of achalasia?
Which of the following is a characteristic of achalasia?
- More common in African American individuals
- Impaired relaxation of lower esophageal sphincter
- Characterized by impaired peristalsis of smooth muscle of esophagus (correct)
- Non-peristaltic contraction of esophageal smooth muscle
What is a common risk factor for squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus?
What is a common risk factor for squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus?
- Eating small, frequent meals
- Elimination of foods that aggravate symptoms
- Sitting up while eating
- Chronic alcohol use (correct)
What is one way to differentiate between the symptoms of hiatal hernia and those of myocardial infarction?
What is one way to differentiate between the symptoms of hiatal hernia and those of myocardial infarction?
Which collaborative care option is used for achalasia?
Which collaborative care option is used for achalasia?
What should a nurse inform a patient with impaired esophageal motility about their eating habits?
What should a nurse inform a patient with impaired esophageal motility about their eating habits?
What is a key nursing intervention for a client with gastric complications?
What is a key nursing intervention for a client with gastric complications?
When should medications be administered to a patient with gastric complications?
When should medications be administered to a patient with gastric complications?
In the event of uncontrollable bleeding, obstruction, or perforation, what should the nurse do?
In the event of uncontrollable bleeding, obstruction, or perforation, what should the nurse do?
What kind of meals should the nurse encourage for a client with gastric complications?
What kind of meals should the nurse encourage for a client with gastric complications?
What is the significance of monitoring occult blood in patients with gastric complications?
What is the significance of monitoring occult blood in patients with gastric complications?
Why should mucosal healing agents be administered at least 1 hour before meals?
Why should mucosal healing agents be administered at least 1 hour before meals?
What is the general goal of nursing care in oral health?
What is the general goal of nursing care in oral health?
How should impaired oral mucous membrane be managed in nursing care?
How should impaired oral mucous membrane be managed in nursing care?
In cases of imbalanced nutrition, what is an appropriate nursing intervention?
In cases of imbalanced nutrition, what is an appropriate nursing intervention?
Why should clients limit irritants like tobacco and alcohol in oral care?
Why should clients limit irritants like tobacco and alcohol in oral care?
What is the recommended frequency for assisting with oral hygiene post eating in nursing care?
What is the recommended frequency for assisting with oral hygiene post eating in nursing care?
Why is it important to assess nutritional intake in cases of imbalanced nutrition?
Why is it important to assess nutritional intake in cases of imbalanced nutrition?
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