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Clinical Judgment GI Exam Questions and Answers
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Clinical Judgment GI Exam Questionsand Answers
Review the client's history and physical exam. Which findings below are related to a
diagnosis of acute appendicitis? Drag each finding that relates to this diagnosis to the
box on the right. Be sure to drag all that apply - Answer-Right lower quadrant pain
Temperature of 100.4 F
Lying still with knees bent
Decreased oral intake
The client has been diagnosed with a possible acute appendicitis. For each provider
order in the list below, please indicate whether the order is anticipated, nonessential, or
contraindicated for the client in the ER. Select one option in each row. - Answer-
Complete blood count (CBC) with diff=Anticipated
Regular diet for age=Contraindicated
Abdominal ultrasound=Anticipated
Chest x-ray=Nonessential
Administer IV fluids=Anticipated
Ambulate 3x/a day=Nonessential
Administer pain medication as prescribed=Contraindicated (even though the book says
to give)
The nurse is reviewing the client's current assessment, vital signs, and lab results.
Complete the sentences. - Answer-client's report of no longer experiencing pain
report the finding to the health care provider.
The nurse has been asked to prepare the client for an appendectomy. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply. - Answer-Educate the
client and caregiver regarding what to expect before surgery.
Complete surgical consent.
Ensure the client has a hospital ID bracelet on.
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