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A client is complaining of problems with constipation. What dietary suggestion can the
nurse inform the client may help facilitate the passage of stool?
Increase the carbohydrate content of the diet.
Increase dietary protein such as lean meats.
Increase dietary fiber.
Increase dietary fat consumption - Answer-Increase dietary fiber.
A client presents to the emergency department with complaints of acute GI distress,
bloody diarrhea, weight loss, and fever. Which condition in the family history is most
pertinent to the client's current health problem?
Appendicitis
Ulcerative colitis
Hypertension
Gastroesophageal reflux disease - Answer-Ulcerative colitis
Which of the following would a nurse expect to assess in a client with peritonitis?
Board-like abdomen
Deep slow respirations
Hyperactive bowel sounds
Decreased pulse rate - Answer-Board-like abdomen
A nurse is applying an ostomy appliance to the ileostomy of a client with ulcerative
colitis. Which action is appropriate?
Maintaining wrinkles in the faceplate so it doesn't irritate the skin
Cutting the faceplate opening no more than 2 inches larger than the stoma
Scrubbing fecal material from the skin surrounding the stoma
Gently washing the area surrounding the stoma using a facecloth and mild soap -
Answer-Gently washing the area surrounding the stoma using a facecloth and mild soap
The nurse is performing and documenting the findings of an abdominal assessment.
When the nurse hears intestinal rumbling and the client then experiences diarrhea, the
nurse documents the presence of which condition?
Borborygmus
Tenesmus
Diverticulitis
Steatorrhea - Answer-Borborygmus
, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are two forms of IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome)? -
Answer-False
A patient asks what type of testing is performed to assess for diverticulosis. As the RN
you know that which test below is used to assess for diverticulosis?
Bronchoscopy
Thoracentesis
Fleets enema
Colonoscopy - Answer-Colonoscopy
A patient was admitted with an acute episode of diverticulitis. With treatment the
patient's signs and symptoms are starting to subside. Which of the following food items
would be best for the patient to consume?
Chicken broth and jello
Oatmeal and bran
Salad with chicken
Orange juice and eggs - Answer-Chicken broth and jello
A patient is admitted with suspected appendicitis. The patient says the pain is worse at
his right lower quadrant and points to an area on the abdomen which is about one-third
the distance between the anterior superior iliac spine and umbilicus. This area is known
as what?
McBurney's point
Rovsing's point
Murphy's point
Hamman's point - Answer-McBurney's point
An ileostomy is a surgical opening created to bring the large intestine to the surface of
the abdomen. - Answer-False
A college student presents to the health clinical with signs and symptoms of viral rhinitis
(common cold). The patient states, "I've felt terrible all week, what can I do to feel
better?" Which of the following is the best response the nurse can give?
"You should rest, increase your fluids, and take Ibuprofen."
"Your symptoms should go away soon, just try to get some rest."
"Antibiotics will be prescribed, which will make you feel better."
"Have you tried a topical nasal decongestant, they work well." - Answer-"You should
rest, increase your fluids, and take Ibuprofen."
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