Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
The client with a history of peptic ulcer disease is admitted into the intensive care department with frank gastric bleeding. Which priority intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Inserting an NG tube with saline lavage helps remove blood, assess bleeding severity, and stabilize the client with frank gastric bleeding. Intake/output monitoring, calorie counts, and rest are secondary to controlling active hemorrhage.