Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

23. The Digestive System

Introduction to the Digestive System

Anatomy & Physiology

23. The Digestive System

Introduction to the Digestive System

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Multiple Choice

The nurse recognizes that the client diagnosed with a duodenal ulcer will likely experience which of the following symptoms?

Pain that worsens immediately after eating

Severe right lower quadrant pain

Epigastric pain relieved by eating

Jaundice and dark urine

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Understand the location and function of the duodenum: The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine, located just below the stomach. It plays a role in digestion and is exposed to stomach acid, which can lead to ulcers.

Recognize the typical symptoms of a duodenal ulcer: Duodenal ulcers often cause epigastric pain (pain in the upper abdomen) that is relieved by eating. This is because food neutralizes stomach acid temporarily, reducing irritation to the ulcer.

Differentiate duodenal ulcer symptoms from other conditions: Pain that worsens immediately after eating is more characteristic of gastric ulcers, not duodenal ulcers. Severe right lower quadrant pain is typically associated with appendicitis, and jaundice with dark urine is indicative of liver or bile duct issues.

Correlate the symptom of epigastric pain relieved by eating with the physiology of the duodenum: Eating stimulates the release of bicarbonate from the pancreas, which helps neutralize stomach acid and provides temporary relief for duodenal ulcers.

Conclude that the correct symptom for a duodenal ulcer is epigastric pain relieved by eating, based on the physiological response and typical presentation of this condition.