A nurse is teaching a health promotion class about preventing cancer. Which statement by a client indicates understanding of gastric cancer risk factors?
"I should switch from regular to decaffeinated coffee to reduce my risk of gastric cancer."
"I should decrease eating salted, smoked, processed foods to reduce my risk of gastric cancer."
"I need to decrease fiber from my diet to reduce my risk of gastric cancer."
"I have been lactose-intolerant for many years, so I should have a yearly test for gastric cancer."
The Correct Answer is B
A. Switching from regular to decaffeinated coffee does not significantly impact gastric cancer risk. The main dietary risk factors include high intake of salted, smoked, and processed foods, not caffeine consumption.
B. Consuming large amounts of salted, smoked, and processed foods has been shown to increase the risk of gastric cancer. These foods contain nitrates and nitrites, which can be converted into cancer-causing compounds in the stomach.
C. High-fiber diets are generally protective against gastrointestinal cancers, including gastric cancer, rather than increasing the risk. A reduction in fiber intake could contribute to other gastrointestinal problems.
D. Lactose intolerance is not a known risk factor for gastric cancer. Regular testing for gastric cancer is not necessary for people who are lactose-intolerant unless they have additional risk factors, such as a family history of gastric cancer.
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Explanation
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B. An SPO2 of 90% while the client is asleep may warrant attention, but it is not as critical as signs of a potential surgical complication. The nurse should assess the patient's respiratory status and consider interventions, but immediate notification to the surgeon is not required.
C. Increasing abdominal distention is a concerning sign that may indicate complications such as an anastomotic leak or bowel obstruction, which requires immediate evaluation and possible intervention by the surgeon.
D. A small amount of green-tinged fluid from the nasogastric tube is generally expected postoperatively and does not necessarily indicate a problem, thus does not require immediate notification of the surgeon.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. The absence of bowel sounds shortly after surgery is a common finding and does not necessarily indicate a complication at this time; it is expected during the initial postoperative period.
B. An SPO2 of 90% while the client is asleep is concerning, but it does not take precedence over signs of possible surgical complications that could require immediate intervention.
C. Increasing abdominal distention is a critical sign that could indicate serious complications such as an anastomotic leak, bowel obstruction, or intra-abdominal bleeding, and it requires immediate notification of the surgeon for further evaluation and potential intervention.
D. A small amount of green-tinged fluid from the nasogastric tube is typical postoperatively and does not necessitate immediate notification to the surgeon unless the volume is excessive or other concerning signs are present.