A client complains of a burning sensation in the esophagus after eating. Which associated condition should the nurse most suspect?

Pancreatic cancer

Acute pancreatitis

Acid reflux

Gastric ulcer

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Pancreatic cancer: Typically associated with abdominal pain, weight loss, and jaundice rather than a burning sensation in the esophagus.

B. Acute pancreatitis: Causes severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, but not usually a burning sensation in the esophagus.

C. Acid reflux: Also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), this condition commonly causes a burning sensation in the esophagus after eating.

D. Gastric ulcer: Generally causes pain in the upper abdomen and may be associated with indigestion, but not specifically a burning sensation in the esophagus.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

C. Ventricles: After blood is received by the atria, it flows through the atrioventricular (AV) valves into the ventricles.

A. Chordae tendineae: These are the tendinous cords that anchor the AV valves but are not the structures where blood flows.

B. Precordium: This term refers to the area of the chest wall over the heart, not a chamber of the heart where blood flows.

D. Semilunar valves: These valves are located between the ventricles and the arteries (pulmonary and aortic) and are not the immediate next location for blood after the atria.

A. I B. X C. II D. III

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. I: A grade I murmur is very faint and may not be heard immediately without careful listening. The description of a murmur heard immediately upon placing the stethoscope indicates it is a grade I.

B. X: There is no grade X in the standard grading scale for heart murmurs.

C. II: A grade II murmur is quiet but easily heard with a stethoscope and would generally be more audible than described.

D. III: A grade III murmur is moderately loud and would be heard without difficulty. The description suggests a quieter murmur.

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