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Title: A client with a gastric ulcer develops a sudden, sharp pain in the mid-epigastri
Post by: nurse2mrow on Sep 5, 2014
A client with a gastric ulcer develops a sudden, sharp pain in the mid-epigastric region. On assessment, the nurse notes that the abdomen is tender and rigid. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A.   Increase the IV fluid rate.
B.   Notify the health care provider.
C.   Place the client in a knee-chest position.
D.   Prepare to administer an H2 antagonist.


Title: Re: A client with a gastric ulcer develops a sudden, sharp pain in the mid-epigastri
Post by: f_zah1 on Oct 27, 2014
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Title: Re: A client with a gastric ulcer develops a sudden, sharp pain in the mid-epigastri
Post by: nurse2mrow on Oct 27, 2014
Thank you for this, it helped me understand it perfectly.


Title: Re: A client with a gastric ulcer develops a sudden, sharp pain in the mid-epigastri
Post by: f_zah1 on Oct 27, 2014
Welcome :)