Gastrointestinal bleeding

Gastrointestinal bleeding ( 35 Questions)

Question 19 :
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A nurse is providing education to a client about gastroesophageal bleeding. What should the nurse highlight as a potential complication of this condition?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale

A) Incorrect. Kidney stones are not a direct complication of gastroesophageal bleeding. They are unrelated conditions.

B) Incorrect. Peptic ulcers can be a cause of gastroesophageal bleeding, but they are not a complication of the bleeding itself.

C) Correct. Anemia can result from gastroesophageal bleeding due to the loss of red blood cells. This can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, and pallor.

D) Incorrect. Migraine headaches are not a direct complication of gastroesophageal bleeding. They are unrelated conditions.




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