The Patient Is Admitted with Upper GI Bleeding Following an Episode

question 6

Multiple Choice

The patient is admitted with upper GI bleeding following an episode of forceful retching following excessive alcohol intake.The nurse suspects a Mallory-Weiss tear and is aware that:

• A) a Mallory-Weiss tear is a longitudinal tear in the gastroesophageal mucosa.
• B) this type of bleeding is treated by giving chewable aspirin.
• C) the bleeding, although impressive, is self-limiting with little actual blood loss.
• D) is not usually associated with alcohol intake or retching.

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