ECCO GI EXAM 2023 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

What indications should the nurse be alert for in a patient with a history of cirrhosis, hepatitis, or liver damage correct answers- Confusion (decreased LOC) - Abnormal clotting factors; oozing, bleeding wounds - Elevated serum transaminase (ALT and AST), alkaline phosphatase, serum ammonia, and bilirubin For a patient with a sustained IAP of 23 mm Hg, the nurse should anticipate which treatment correct answersAbdominal decompression A nutritionist reports that a trauma patient who has undergone several surgeries to the small intestine needs major substrates, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and water. Which support should the nurse anticipate for this patient. correct answersTPN Which of the following best indicates proper placement for an NG tube in a patient who is NPO and not receiving any medications at present? correct answersx-ray reveals the tip of the tube is in the gastric fundus A patient with a history of liver failure is admitted. which of the following potential complications should be of greatest concern to the nurse? correct answersCerebral edema A patient's lipase is elevated to 9 times the normal level. what disease is most likely indicated by this result correct answersacute pancreatitis A patient who was involved in a motor vehicle crash is admitted with abdominal pain, a distended abdomen, and LUQ pain. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate doing first? correct answersObtaining type and crossmatch for two units PRBCs Which of the following steps should the nurse take in preparing a patient for a liver biopsy? correct answers- Ensure patient is NPO six hours prior to biopsy. - Check that coagulation studies have been completed.