Med Surge GI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED AND GRADED A+ 2024.
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Med Surge GI QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS VERIFIED AND
GRADED A+
1. A nurse educator of a college health course is discussing tattoos with the
class. Which type of hepatitis associated with tattoos should the nurse include in
the teaching plan?: Hepatitis-C
2. A nurse is planning care for a client admitted to the hospital with abdominal
spasms and pain associated with severe diarrhea. What primary serum blood
level should the nurse monitor?: Potassium
3. A client is admitted to the hospital with ascites. The client reports drinking
a quart of vodka mixed in orange juice every day for the past three months. To
assess the potential for withdrawal symptoms, which question would be
appropriate for the nurse to ask the client?: "When was your last drink of vodka?
4. A client has a body mass index (BMI) of 35 and verbalizes the need to lose
weight. The nurse encourages the client to lose weight safely by changing which
dietary habits?: Decrease portion size and fat intake
5. A self-help group of clients with irritable bowel syndrome have invited a
nurse to present a program on nutrition. Which substance should the nurse teach
the clients to minimize in the diet to decrease gastrointestinal (GI) irritability?:
Cola drinks
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6. The postoperative prescriptions for a client who had repair of an inguinal
hernia include docusate sodium (Colace) daily. Before discharge, the nurse
teaches the client that an intermittent side effect of this medication may be:: Mild
abdominal cramping
7. A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from an acute episode of
alcoholism. Which component of a therapeutic diet should the nurse encourage
the client to consume?: High protein
8. A client is scheduled to begin chemotherapy two weeks after the client had
surgery for colon cancer. The nurse explains to the client that the delay in
instituting drug therapy is planned because the chemotherapy:: Interferes with
cell growth and delays wound healing
9. A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of cholecystitis. For which
clinical manifestation of obstructive jaundice should the nurse assess the client?:
Clay-colored stools
10. A health care provider prescribes a sigmoidoscopy for one client and a
barium enema for another client. What is a nursing responsibility common to
preparing both of these clients for these procedures?: Ensuring an understanding
of the procedure
11. A client has a paracentesis during which 1500 mL of fluid is removed. The
nurse should monitor the client carefully for: Hypovolemic shock
12 A client who had abdominal surgery asks the nurse about when the client
can return to work after discharge. The most appropriate response by the nurse
is:: "What type of work did you have in mind?"
, .
13. A client with gastric ulcer disease asks the nurse why the health care
provider has prescribed metronidazole (Flagyl). The nurse explains,
"Antibiotics are prescribed to:: Treat Helicobacter pylori infection."
14. After a bilateral inguinal hernia repair (herniorrhaphy) the nurse should
assess the client for the development of:: Urinary retention
15. A client is admitted with a diagnosis of cancer of the colon. What
information about malignant tumors of the colon should the nurse consider
when caring for this client?: Intestinal obstructions usually are malignant
16. An 85-year-old client has a three-day history of nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhea. The client develops weakness and confusion and is admitted to the
hospital. To best monitor the client's rehydration status, the nurse should
assess the client's:: Daily weight
17. A client is admitted via the emergency department with the tentative
diagnosis of diverticulitis. Which test commonly is prescribed to assess for this
problem?: CT scan
18. A nurse is obtaining a history and performing a physical assessment of a
client who has cancer of the tongue. Which clinical findings should the nurse
expect to identify? (Select all that apply.): Leukoplakia
Alterations in taste Enlarged cervical lymph nodes
19. A nurse is assessing a client for dehydration, The client has had diarrhea and
vomiting for 48 hours. What are indicators of dehydration? (Select all that apply.):
Headache
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