Question

question 10 of 10
which of the following assessments should the nurse perform to determine the development of
peptic ulcers when caring for a client with cushings syndrome?

monitor vital signs every 4 hours.

observe urine output.

monitor bowel patterns.

observe the color of stool.

Explanation:

To determine peptic ulcer development in a Cushing’s syndrome client, observing stool color (for signs of bleeding, like melena) is key. Peptic ulcers can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, which may be seen in stool color changes. Monitoring vital signs (general, not specific to ulcers), urine output (renal, not ulcer - related), or bowel patterns (general, not specific to ulcer - related bleeding) are less relevant for detecting peptic ulcer development.

Answer:

D. Observe the color of stool