Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 538 of 2368
A client taking an antiulcer medication reports increased abdominal pain and vomits blood. What should the nurse do?
- Give another dose of the medication now and recheck the client in an hour
- Teach the client to eat smaller meals and to avoid spicy foods and caffeine
- Report the findings immediately because they may signal a bleeding ulcer
- Reassess the client at the next scheduled clinic visit in about two weeks
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Correct answer: Report the findings immediately because they may signal a bleeding ulcer
Increased pain or coughing or vomiting blood may signal a life-threatening bleeding ulcer and needs immediate reporting.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Gastrointestinal System: Applying the Nursing Process to Hyperacidity Medications. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026