Peritonitis

Peritonitis ( 48 Questions)

A nurse is caring for a client with a recent perforated gastric ulcer. The nurse identifies that the client is at risk of developing peritonitis due to:


Correct Answer: C

Choice A reason:

Excessive alcohol consumption can contribute to the development of gastric ulcers but is not directly related to an increased risk of peritonitis in clients with perforated gastric ulcers.

Choice B reason:

A sedentary lifestyle is not directly related to an increased risk of peritonitis in clients with perforated gastric ulcers.

Choice C reason:

Gastric acid hypersecretion can contribute to the formation of gastric ulcers and increase the risk of perforation, which can lead to peritonitis.

Choice D reason:

Frequent use of antacids may alleviate symptoms of gastric ulcers but is not directly related to an increased risk of peritonitis in clients with perforated gastric ulcers.




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