Question

M4D1: Developing a Culturally Competent Teaching Plan for a Patient with Peptic Ulcer Disease

Scenario:

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 healthcare team that should be included in this education plan. What is the role of this member?

Base your initial post on your readings and research of this topic.

Please include References sources in APA style with inciting

Answer 1

Peptic ulcer disease

Peptic ulcer is a sore in the inner lining of the stomach or upper small intestine.

Patient teaching topics

• Causes
  • Helicobacter pylori infection
  • Useof some drugs like asporas , Ibuprofen
  • Alcoholconsumption
  • Smoking
  • Radiation therapy
  • Stomach cancer
• Lifestyle
  • Avoid smoking
  • Wash hands frequently to avoid infection
  • Avoid tobacco chewing
  • Try to reduce stress level and learn ways to better manage stress.because stress increases acid production
  • Avoid drugs like aspirin, ibuprofen
  • Take acetaminophen to relieve pain
  • Take medicine with plenty of water
• Diet
  • Good nutrition is important for ulcers to heal
  • Eat Good sources of soluble fibre at each meal
  • Vegetables, fruits, oatmeal and oat bran, barley, peanut, butter, nut butters, and legumes such as lentils, dried beans and peas as good sources
  • Cauliflower, cabbage, radishes, apples, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, carrot, leafy greens are good for PUD
  • Probiotic rich foods such as yogurt, olive oil, honey, garlic, decaffeinated green tea, turmeric are good diet
  • Reduce caffeine containing foods ( no more than 400mg/ day)
  • Avoid eating late night snacks
  • Avoid spicy foods, fatty foods, chocolate

While giving health education for a patient with PUD, its better to educate along with a dietician. Because dietary restriction and management is important in controling or managing PUD.