Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Question of the Week 12.12.05

A client has been diagnosed with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Which information is most important for the nurse to reinforce with the client?
1. It is a condition in which one or more tumors called gastrinomas form in the pancreas or in the upper part of the small intestine (duodenum)
2. It is critical to report promptly to your health care provider any findings of peptic ulcers
3. Treatment consists of medications to reduce acid and heal any peptic ulcers and, if possible, surgery to remove any tumors
4. With the average age at diagnosis at 50 years the peptic ulcers may occur at unusual areas of the stomach or intestine

1 comment:

Bonnie Boss said...

I did not know what this syndrome was so I guessed. I picked 2 because it is the only choice that tells the client to do something. The other choices just gave them info.
Answer
You chose number: 2The correct answer is number: 2
You are correct!
Actions of option B will enhance early treatment of the problems.