When reinforcing dietary instructions to a client with irritable bowel syndrome whose primary symptom is alternating constipation and diarrhea, which foods would the nurse tell the client are best to include in the diet for this disorder? Select all that apply. - Answer-Apples
Whole grain bread
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When reinforcing dietary instructions to a client with irritable bowel syndrome whose
primary symptom is alternating constipation and diarrhea, which foods would the nurse
tell the client are best to include in the diet for this disorder? Select all that apply. -
Answer-Apples
Whole grain bread
After a client undergoes a liver biopsy, the nurse places the client in the prescribed
right-side lying position. The nurse understands that the purpose of this intervention is
to accomplish which? - Answer-Limit bleeding from the biopsy site
The nurse is assisting with the insertion of a nasogastric tube into a client. The nurse
would place the client in which position for insertion? - Answer-High-Fowler's position
The nurse has inserted a nasogastric (NG) tube in a client and is checking for the
correct placement of an NG tube. Which is the most reliable data to ensure that the end
of the tube is in the stomach? - Answer-placement verified on x-ray
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is preparing to assist a registered nurse (RN) with
removing a nasogastric (NG) tube from the client. Which interventions would be
included in the procedure? Select all that apply. - Answer-Explain the procedure to the
client
Ask the client to take a deep breath and hold
Pull the tube out in one continuous steady motion
Remove the device or tape securing the tube from the nose
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of chronic gastritis. The nurse
anticipates that the client is at risk for which vitamin deficiency? - Answer-Vitamin B12
The nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions to a client after a gastrectomy. Which
measure would the nurse include during client teaching to help prevent dumping
syndrome - Answer-Limit the fluids taken with meals.
The nurse is monitoring a client for the early signs and symptoms of dumping
syndrome. Which indicates this occurrence? - Answer-Sweating and pallor
The nurse is reviewing the record of a client with Crohn's disease. Which stool
characteristic would the nurse expect to see documented in the record? - Answer-
Diarrhea
, The nurse is reviewing the prescriptions of a client admitted to the hospital with a
diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. Which interventions would the nurse expect to be
prescribed? Select all that apply. - Answer-Administer anticholinergics, as prescribed
Encourage coughing and deep breathing
Administer antacids as prescribed
It has been determined that a client with hepatitis has contracted the infection from
contaminated food. Which type of hepatitis is this client most likely experiencing? -
Answer-Hepatitis A
The nurse is reviewing the primary health care provider's (PHCP'S) prescriptions written
for a client admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which PHCP prescription would the nurse
verify if noted in the client's chart? - Answer-Supine and flat client positioning
The nurse is monitoring for stoma prolapse in a client with a colostomy. Which stoma
observation would indicate that a prolapse has occurred? - Answer-Protruding and
swollen
A client with Crohn's disease is scheduled to receive an infusion of infliximab. The nurse
assisting with caring for the client would take which action to monitor the effectiveness
of treatment? - Answer-Checking the frequency and consistency of bowel movements
A hospitalized client is taking clozapine for the treatment of a schizophrenic disorder.
Which laboratory study prescribed for the client would the nurse specifically review to
monitor for an adverse effect associated with the use of this medication? - Answer-
White blood count
Disulfiram is prescribed for a client and the nurse is collecting data on the client and is
reinforcing instructions regarding the use of this medication. Which is most important for
the nurse to determine before administration of this medication? - Answer-When the last
alcoholic drink was consumed
The nurse is collecting data from a client, and the client's spouse reports that the client
is taking donepezil hydrochloride. Which disorder would the nurse suspect that this
client may have based on the use of this medication? - Answer-Dementia
Fluoxetine is prescribed, and the nurse reinforces instructions to the client regarding the
administration of the medication. Which statement by the client indicates an
understanding about the administration of this medication? - Answer-"I should take the
medication in the morning when I first arise."
A client receiving a tricyclic antidepressant arrives at the mental health clinic. Which
observation indicates that the client is correctly following the medication plan? - Answer-
Arrives at the clinic neat and appropriate in appearance
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