nur 270 chp 48 questions fully
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A nurse is working with a patient who has chronic constipation.
What should be included in patient teaching to promote normal
bowel function? - answer Consume high-residue, high-fiber foods.
A nurse is preparing to provide care for a patient whose
exacerbation of ulcerative colitis has required hospital admission.
During an exacerbation of this health problem, the nurse would
anticipate that the patient's stools will have what characteristics? -
answer Watery with blood and mucus
A patient has had an ileostomy created for the treatment of irritable
bowel disease and the patient is now preparing for discharge. What
should the patient be taught about changing this device in the home
setting? - answer Apply a skin barrier to the peristomal skin prior to
applying the pouch.
A patient admitted with acute diverticulitis has experienced a
sudden increase in temperature and complains of a sudden onset of
exquisite abdominal tenderness. The nurse's rapid assessment
reveals that the patient's abdomen is uncharacteristically rigid on
palpation. What is the nurse's best response? - answer Contact the
primary care provider promptly and report these signs of
perforation
A 35-year-old male patient presents at the emergency department
with symptoms of a small bowel obstruction. In collaboration with
the primary care provider, what intervention should the nurse
prioritize? - answer insert NG tube
, A pt admitted w/ inflammatory bowel disease asks the RN for help
w/ menu selections. What menu selection is most likely the best
choice for this pt - answer tofu
A patient is admitted to the medical unit with a diagnosis of
intestinal obstruction. When planning this patient's care, which of
the following nursing diagnoses should the nurse prioritize? -
answer ineffective Tissue Perfusion Related to Bowel Ischemia
A nurse is presenting an educational event to a local community
group. When speaking about colorectal cancer, what risk factor
should the nurse cite? - answer high levels of alcohol consumption
A patient's screening colonoscopy revealed the presence of
numerous polyps in the large bowel. What principle should guide
the subsequent treatment of this patient's health problem? - answer
The patient's polyps constitute a risk factor for cancer.
A nursing instructor is discussing hemorrhoids with the nursing
class. Which patients would the nursing instructor identify as most
likely to develop hemorrhoids? - answer A pregnant woman at 28
weeks' gestation
A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a 21-year-old patient
with a new diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. When planning family
assessment, the nurse should recognize that which of the following
factors will likely have the greatest impact on the patient's coping
after discharge? - answer The family's ability to provide emotional
support
An older adult who resides in an assisted living facility has sought
care from the nurse because of recurrent episodes of constipation.
Which of the following actions should the nurse first perform? -
answer Assess the patient's food and fluid intake.
solved & updated(latest
update).
A nurse is working with a patient who has chronic constipation.
What should be included in patient teaching to promote normal
bowel function? - answer Consume high-residue, high-fiber foods.
A nurse is preparing to provide care for a patient whose
exacerbation of ulcerative colitis has required hospital admission.
During an exacerbation of this health problem, the nurse would
anticipate that the patient's stools will have what characteristics? -
answer Watery with blood and mucus
A patient has had an ileostomy created for the treatment of irritable
bowel disease and the patient is now preparing for discharge. What
should the patient be taught about changing this device in the home
setting? - answer Apply a skin barrier to the peristomal skin prior to
applying the pouch.
A patient admitted with acute diverticulitis has experienced a
sudden increase in temperature and complains of a sudden onset of
exquisite abdominal tenderness. The nurse's rapid assessment
reveals that the patient's abdomen is uncharacteristically rigid on
palpation. What is the nurse's best response? - answer Contact the
primary care provider promptly and report these signs of
perforation
A 35-year-old male patient presents at the emergency department
with symptoms of a small bowel obstruction. In collaboration with
the primary care provider, what intervention should the nurse
prioritize? - answer insert NG tube
, A pt admitted w/ inflammatory bowel disease asks the RN for help
w/ menu selections. What menu selection is most likely the best
choice for this pt - answer tofu
A patient is admitted to the medical unit with a diagnosis of
intestinal obstruction. When planning this patient's care, which of
the following nursing diagnoses should the nurse prioritize? -
answer ineffective Tissue Perfusion Related to Bowel Ischemia
A nurse is presenting an educational event to a local community
group. When speaking about colorectal cancer, what risk factor
should the nurse cite? - answer high levels of alcohol consumption
A patient's screening colonoscopy revealed the presence of
numerous polyps in the large bowel. What principle should guide
the subsequent treatment of this patient's health problem? - answer
The patient's polyps constitute a risk factor for cancer.
A nursing instructor is discussing hemorrhoids with the nursing
class. Which patients would the nursing instructor identify as most
likely to develop hemorrhoids? - answer A pregnant woman at 28
weeks' gestation
A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a 21-year-old patient
with a new diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. When planning family
assessment, the nurse should recognize that which of the following
factors will likely have the greatest impact on the patient's coping
after discharge? - answer The family's ability to provide emotional
support
An older adult who resides in an assisted living facility has sought
care from the nurse because of recurrent episodes of constipation.
Which of the following actions should the nurse first perform? -
answer Assess the patient's food and fluid intake.
