The nurse is reviewing the record of a female client with Crohn’s disease. Which stool characteristics should the nurse expect to note documented in the client’s record? A. Diarrhea B. Chronic constipation C. Constipation alternating with diarrhea D. Stools constantly oozing from the rectum Correct Answer: A.… Read More »
A male client has just been diagnosed with hepatitis A. On assessment, the nurse expects to note: A. Severe abdominal pain radiating to the shoulder. B. Anorexia, nausea, and vomiting. C. Eructation and constipation. D. Abdominal ascites. Correct Answer: B. Anorexia, nausea, and vomiting. Hallmark signs and… Read More »
Stephanie, a 28 y.o. accident victim, requires TPN. The rationale for TPN is to provide: A. Necessary fluids and electrolytes to the body. B. Complete nutrition by the I.V. route. C. Tube feedings for nutritional supplementation. D. Dietary supplementation with liquid protein given between meals. Correct Answer:… Read More »
Colon cancer is most closely associated with which of the following conditions? A. Appendicitis B. Hemorrhoids C. Hiatal hernia D. Ulcerative colitis Correct Answer: D. Ulcerative colitis Chronic ulcerative colitis, granulomas, and familial polyposis seem to increase a person’s chance of developing colon cancer. Having ulcerative colitis… Read More »
During the assessment of a client’s mouth, the nurse notes the absence of saliva. The client is also complaining of pain near the area of the ear. The client has been NPO for several days because of the insertion of a NG tube. Based on these findings, the nurse suspects that the client is developing… Read More »
The nurse is caring for a client with chronic gastritis. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that this client is at risk for which of the following vitamin deficiencies? A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin B12 C. Vitamin C D. Vitamin E Correct Answer: B. Vitamin B12 Chronic… Read More »
A 53 y.o. patient has undergone a partial gastrectomy for adenocarcinoma of the stomach. An NG tube is in place and is connected to low continuous suction. During the immediate postoperative period, you expect the gastric secretions to be which color? A. Brown B. Clear C. Red D. Yellow … Read More »
The nurse is performing colostomy irrigation on a male client. During the irrigation, the client begins to complain of abdominal cramps. What is the appropriate nursing action? A. Notify the physician B. Stop the irrigation temporarily C. Increase the height of the irrigation D. Medicate for pain and resume the irrigation… Read More »
A female client with viral hepatitis A is being treated in an acute care facility. Because the client requires enteric precautions, the nurse should: A. Place the client in a private room. B. Wear a mask when handling the client’s bedpan. C. Wash the hands after touching the client. D. Wear… Read More »
Type A chronic gastritis can be distinguished from type B by its ability to: A. Cause atrophy of the parietal cells. B. Affect only the antrum of the stomach. C. Thin the lining of the stomach walls. D. Decrease gastric secretions. Correct Answer: A. Cause atrophy of… Read More »