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1. An older adult is admitted to a health care facility because of unexplained weight loss. What assessments are appropriate? 2. A client is diagnosed with a peptic ulcer. They tell you that they had an ulcer many years ago and that they watched their diet carefully and used antacids, and eventually, the symptoms subsided. They ask if they should start doing this again. What should you advise? 3. Clients having upper abdominal surgery are more prone to pulmonary complications. What are some reasons for this? 4. A few days after a client had a gastrectomy, they ate a small meal of rice with cooked vegetables, bread, vanilla pudding, and 8 oz of juice. Shortly afterward, they complained of feeling weak, dizzy, sweaty, and very crampy. The nurse sus- pects dumping syndrome. What actions should the nurse take?

1. An older adult is admitted to a health care facility because of unexplained weight loss. What assessments are appropriate? 2. A client is diagnosed with a peptic ulcer. They tell you that they had an ulcer many years ago and that they watched their diet carefully and used antacids, and eventually, the symptoms subsided. They ask if they should start doing this again. What should you advise? 3. Clients having upper abdominal surgery are more prone to pulmonary complications. What are some reasons for this? 4. A few days after a client had a gastrectomy, they ate a small meal of rice with cooked vegetables, bread, vanilla pudding, and 8 oz of juice. Shortly afterward, they complained of feeling weak, dizzy, sweaty, and very crampy. The nurse sus- pects dumping syndrome. What actions should the nurse take?

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CRITICAL THINKING EXERCISES LANG 1. An older adult is admitted to a health care facility because of unexplained weight loss. What assessments are appropriate? 2. A client is diagnosed with a peptic ulcer. They tell you that they had an ulcer many years ago and that they watched their diet carefully and used antacids, and eventually, the symptoms subsided. They ask if they should start doing this again. What should you advise? 3. Clients having upper abdominal surgery are more prone to pulmonary complications. What are some reasons for this? 4. A few days after a client had a gastrectomy, they ate a small meal of rice with cooked vegetables, bread, vanilla pudding, and 8 oz of juice. Shortly afterward, they complained of feeling weak, dizzy, sweaty, and very crampy. The nurse sus- pects dumping syndrome. What actions should the nurse take?
Transcribed Image Text:CRITICAL THINKING EXERCISES LANG 1. An older adult is admitted to a health care facility because of unexplained weight loss. What assessments are appropriate? 2. A client is diagnosed with a peptic ulcer. They tell you that they had an ulcer many years ago and that they watched their diet carefully and used antacids, and eventually, the symptoms subsided. They ask if they should start doing this again. What should you advise? 3. Clients having upper abdominal surgery are more prone to pulmonary complications. What are some reasons for this? 4. A few days after a client had a gastrectomy, they ate a small meal of rice with cooked vegetables, bread, vanilla pudding, and 8 oz of juice. Shortly afterward, they complained of feeling weak, dizzy, sweaty, and very crampy. The nurse sus- pects dumping syndrome. What actions should the nurse take?
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