A patient with a history of duodenal ulcer is admitted to the emergency department with reports of pain. The nurse should assess for this pain by palpating in which abdominal quadrant?
Right Upper Quadrant
Right Lower Quadrant
Left Upper Quadrant
Left Lower Quadrant
The Correct Answer is C
A. The right upper quadrant is typically associated with gallbladder or liver issues, not duodenal ulcers.
B. The right lower quadrant is primarily associated with appendicitis or other conditions involving the appendix.
C. The left upper quadrant is where the duodenum is located, making it the appropriate area to assess for pain related to a duodenal ulcer.
D. The left lower quadrant is often associated with conditions affecting the sigmoid colon or left ovary but not typically with duodenal ulcers.
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Correct Answer is ["B","C","D"]
Explanation
A. Pale yellow urine is typically associated with good hydration; dehydration would likely result in darker urine.
B. Poor skin turgor is a classic sign of dehydration, indicating a lack of adequate fluid in the tissues.
C. Hypotension (low blood pressure) can occur with dehydration due to decreased blood volume.
D. Flat neck veins may indicate a decrease in venous return due to low blood volume associated with dehydration.
E. Bradycardia (slow heart rate) is not typically a finding associated with dehydration; instead, dehydration often leads to tachycardia (increased heart rate) as the body attempts to compensate for low blood volume.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Generalized joint discomfort is not commonly associated with contact dermatitis; this condition typically affects the skin locally rather than causing systemic joint symptoms.
B. Systemic symptoms such as elevated temperature are generally not expected with contact dermatitis, as it is usually a localized skin reaction.
C. Pruritus (itching) is a common symptom of contact dermatitis, so denial of pruritus would not be expected.
D. Contact dermatitis often occurs due to exposure to a skin irritant, making a report of such exposure a typical finding in the assessment.