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The nurse is caring for a client with a bleeding duodenal ulcer who has a nasogastric (NG) tube in place and a prescription for 30 mL of aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide to be instilled through the tube every hour. Which of the following assessmentsshould the nurse do to evaluate the effectiveness of this treatment?


A) Periodically aspirate and test gastric pH.
B) Monitor arterial blood gas values on a daily basis.
C) Check each stool for the presence of occult blood.
D) Measure the amount of residual stomach contents hourly.

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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The nurse is teaching a client with gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) about recommended dietary modifications. Which of the following diet choices for a snack 2 hours before bedtime indicates that the teaching has been effective?


A) Chocolate pudding
B) Glass of low-fat milk
C) Peanut butter sandwich
D) Cherry gelatin and fruit

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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