Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for the client with a ZenkerÔÇÖs diverticulum. Which problem should be the nurseÔÇÖs priority?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A. The client may have difficulty with heartburn, but this does not take priority over aspiration. B. ZenkerÔÇÖs diverticulum is an outpouching of the esophagus near the hypopharyngeal sphincter. Food can become trapped in the diverticula and cause aspiration. C. Constipation is not a concern with ZenkerÔÇÖs diverticulum. D. The client may have weight loss, but this does not take priority over aspiration.