Question

The RN is developing a teaching plan for a male patient with a new diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease related to an H. pylori infection.

The patient immigrated to the United States from Vietnam two years ago with his extended family. He denies any current use of alcohol but has smoked one pack of cigarettes per day for the last 20 years. He reports increased fatigue during exercise, uses Chinese medicine to manage frequent muscle pain and has noted an occasional black bowel movement.

Initial Discussion Post:

Identify three (3) items related to the medical diagnosis that the RN needs to include in the teaching plan for this patient.

How will the RN incorporate cultural considerations into the teaching plan for this patient?

Identify one (1) member of the interprofessional health care team that should be included in this education plan. What is the role of this member?

ENTIRE POST: MINIMUM 250 words with references

Answer 1

Medical Diagnosis that RN has to consider for teaching plan:

Acute pain related to effect of gastric acid secretion on damaged tissues

Impaired bowel pattern related to diet and treatment regimen

Risk for fluid volume deficit related to vomiting

Incorporation of cultural considerations in teaching plan:

Psychosomatic and psychological factors such as anxiety, Type A personality and cessation of tobacco smoke and alcohol will be considered when planning for a teaching plan

Member in interprofessional health care team included in education plan:
Dietician- as patient needs to have a strich adherence on peptic ulcer diet such as restriction of diet such as cream and milks which induce acid secretion and worsen the prognosis.