A peptic ulcer is a localized area of erosion occurring in the stomach or duodenal (the beginning of the small intestine) lining, resulting in abdominal pain, possible bleeding, and other gastrointestinal symptoms. The most common cause of peptic ulcer is a stomach infection associated with the Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) bacteria. Many people contract H pylori at a young age, but symptoms most commonly occur in adulthood.
Nursing Assessment for Peptic Ulcer
- Assess for chronic use of certain medications (such as aspirin, steroids).
- Collect information of complaints that brought client to the hospital.
- Obtain history of onset and progression of symptoms.
- Obtain information of diet, use of alcohol and tobacco, ingestion of irritating foods, previous diseases or infections of GI tract, emotional stress.
- Assess connection of pain attacks to meals, certain drugs, ingestion of coffee, alcohol.
- Perform complete physical assessment including weight, vital signs, signs of GI bleeding, and acute abdomen.
- Assess diagnostic tests and procedures for abnormal values.
Nursing Diagnosis Nursing Care Plan Peptic Ulcer
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