Helicobacter Pylori: A Case Study

Helicobacter pylori, well-known as H. pylori, are a bacterium that frequently originates in the stomach. It is present in about one-half of the world's population. H. Pylori is capable of producing many digestive problems, such as ulcers as the patient in question was diagnosed with a peptic ulcer and, some less commonly, stomach cancer. It is not clear why some people with H. pylori get these conditions and others do not (Crowe, 2017). A peptic ulcer is an open sore in the upper part of the digestive tract that typically causes the patient to have an upset stomach, abdominal pain, and also can cause internal bleeding. There are two main types of peptic ulcers; they are gastric ulcers that are formed on the lining of the stomach and duodenal ulcers that are found on the lining of the upper part of the small intestine the duodenum (Crowe, 2017). Some of the risk factors that can cause peptic ulcers are increased …show more content…
Explain to the client that excessive acid (H+) ion secretion from gastric layers can cause other major problems including an infection that can lead to stomach cancer. Developing tumors can also be the precursor for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (Hinkle & Cheever, 2014). The RN can also provide cessation support for smokers, helping the client find a support group within the Chinese community. Another cultural consideration is to ask the client to bring the Chinese medication that he uses for his frequent muscle pain. The RN can compare with NSAID's and explain to him that this medication may be causing him to have the dark bowel movements. Developing other teaching plans to help with the muscle pain is necessary such as the use of exercises including gentle muscle stretching as tolerated, hot-cool therapy, passive range of motion, obtaining adequate rest and not overexerting the