Which of the following tests should be administered to a client suspected of having diverticulosis? A. Abdominal ultrasound B. Barium enema C. Barium swallow D. Gastroscopy Correct Answer: B. Barium enema A barium enema will cause diverticula to fill with barium and be easily seen on x-ray.… Read More »
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized client with a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. Which finding, if noted on assessment of the client, would the nurse report to the physician?A. Bloody diarrhea A. Bloody diarrhea B. Hypotension C. A hemoglobin of 12 mg/dL D. Rebound tenderness Correct… Read More »
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client following gastrectomy. Which measure will the nurse instruct the client to follow to assist in preventing dumping syndrome? A. Eat high-carbohydrate foods. B. Limit the fluids taken with meals. C. Ambulate following a meal. D. Sit in a high-Fowler’s position during meals.… Read More »
You’re caring for a 28 y.o. woman with hepatitis B. She’s concerned about the duration of her recovery. Which response isn’t appropriate? A. Encourage her to not worry about the future. B. Encourage her to express her feelings about the illness. C. Discuss the effects of hepatitis B on future health problems.… Read More »
A client is suspected of having hepatitis. Which diagnostic test result will assist in confirming this diagnosis? A. Elevated hemoglobin level B. Elevated serum bilirubin level C. Elevated blood urea nitrogen level D. Decreased erythrocyte sedimentation rate Correct Answer: B. Elevated serum bilirubin level. Laboratory indicators of… Read More »
Mandy, an adolescent girl is admitted to an acute care facility with severe malnutrition. After a thorough examination, the physician diagnoses anorexia nervosa. When developing the plan of care for this client, the nurse is most likely to include which nursing diagnosis? A. Hopelessness B. Powerlessness C. Chronic low self-esteem D.… Read More »
You’re caring for Beth who underwent a Billroth II procedure (surgical removal of the pylorus and duodenum) for treatment of a peptic ulcer. Which findings suggest that the patient is developing dumping syndrome, a complication associated with this procedure? A. Flushed, dry skin. B. Headache and bradycardia. C. Dizziness and sweating. … Read More »
Medical management of the client with diverticulitis should include which of the following treatments? A. Reduced fluid intake. B. Increased fiber in the diet. C. Administration of antibiotics. D. Exercises to increase intra-abdominal pressure. Correct Answer: C. Administration of antibiotics. Antibiotics are used to reduce inflammation. The… Read More »
The nurse is reviewing the record of a client with Crohn’s disease. Which of the following stool characteristics would the nurse expect to note documented on the client’s record? A. Chronic constipation B. Diarrhea C. Constipation alternating with diarrhea. D. Stool constantly oozes from the rectum. Correct… Read More »
The nurse instructs the nursing assistant on how to provide oral hygiene for a client who cannot perform this task for himself. Which of the following techniques should the nurse tell the assistant to incorporate into the client’s daily care? A. Assess the oral cavity each time mouth care is given and record observations.… Read More »