NR507 Week 5: Alterations in the Gastrointestinal System

NR507 Week 5: Alterations in the Gastrointestinal System

The nurse practitioner (NP) evaluates a client with complaints of a burning sensation in the chest that often occurs after meals and is exacerbated when lying down. Which of the following findings should the NP recognize as risk factors for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? Select all that apply.

Smokes 1 pack of cigarettes per day

Takes aspirin daily for coronary artery disease

Body mass index (BMI) of 32

Has a sliding hiatal hernia

Drinks three cups of chamomile tea daily

The nurse practitioner (NP) is evaluating a client who presents with a complaint of heartburn and regurgitation. Which question(s) should the nurse practitioner ask the client? Select all that apply.

“Do you have difficulty sleeping?”

“Do you experience hoarseness?”

“Do you have trouble swallowing?”

“Do you experience pain in your upper abdomen after eating?”

“Have you noticed changes in your sense of taste?”

Which of the following statements best describes the pathophysiology of appendicitis?​

Abnormal cell growth in the appendix, forming polyps and initiating the inflammatory process​

Blockage of the appendix by hardened stool, leading to bacterial overgrowth and inflammation​

Impaired blood supply to the appendix, resulting in ischemia and subsequent infection​

Chronic autoimmune response targeting the appendix, causing inflammation and swelling​

The nurse practitioner (NP) completes the abdominal assessment. Which of the following should the NP order? Select all that apply.

NPO​

Oral pain medication​

Computed tomography (CT) scan​

Serum human chorionic gonadotropin​

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