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Icterus - correct answer Jaundice-yellow discoloration of the skin, sclera and other tissues caused by excessive bilirubin in blood. Hematochezia - correct answer red blood in stool Stomatitis - correct answer inflammation of mouth Cheilitis - correct answer inflammation of the lip Gingivitis - correct answer in...

Gastrointestinal NCLEX Questions and Verified Solutions The nurse is caring for an older adult patient who reports continued problems with constipation. What intervention can be implemented to promote timely bowel movements? A. Increase fiber intake. B. Limit fluid intake to 1500 mL daily. C. Administration of an oil retention enema weekly. D. Take a mild over-the-counter laxative each evening. ANSWER A. Increase fiber intake A patient questions the use of herbal remedies to manage...

Gastrointestinal NCLEX-PN 6th Edition with Questions and Answers The nurse is participating in a health screening clinic and is preparing materials about colorectal cancer. The nurse plans to include which risk factor for colorectal cancer in the material? ANSWER Personal history of ulcerative colitis or gastrointestinal (GI) polyps The nurse observes that a client with a nasogastric tube connected to continuous gastric suction is mouth breathing, has dry mucous membranes, and has a foul b...

Gastrointestinal Disorders NCLEX Questions and Complete Solutions The health care provider schedules a patient for a colonoscopy. In preparing him for this procedure, you explain that: a. he will be sedated to minimize discomfort b. the procedure takes only about six minutes c. he may have a liquid breakfast before the procedure d. he can go back to work as soon as the procedure is over ANSWER a. he will be sedated to minimize discomfort The nurse is caring for several patients with ga...

RN Targeted Medical Surgical Gastrointestinal Online Practice 2024 with Q and A A nurse is caring for a client in an endoscopy suite at a surgical center. a nurse is assessing the client following the procedure. which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? select all that apply. throat sensation voice quality temperature oxygen saturation pain swallowing ability bloating ANSWER -swallowing ability -pain -oxygen saturation -temperature A nur...

Chapter 24 Caring for the Child with a Gastrointestinal Condition Exam with Q and A 3. A parent calls the after-hours clinic nurse's line and describes a bulging mass in his 6-month-old son's scrotal area that used to disappear when the child was quiet. Now the mass is constantly present. What action by the nurse is the most appropriate? A. Ask the parent to call in the morning to make an appointment. B. Have the father withhold all feedings for 24 hours. C. Instruct the father to ta...

Chapter 42 Lower Gastrointestinal Problems Lewis Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition Exam with Q and A A patient calls the clinic to report a new onset of severe diarrhea. The nurse anticipates that the patient will need to a. collect a stool specimen. . b. prepare for colonoscopy. c. schedule a barium enema d. have blood cultures drawn. ANSWER ANS: A Acute diarrhea is usually caused by an infectious process, and stool specimens are obtained for culture and examined for parasites...

Davis Edge Chapter 16 Gastrointestinal Disorders Exam with Questions and Answers The nurse is educating the client about "trigger" foods associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). What do some of these foods include? Fatty foods Dairy Carbonated beverages Caffeine Spaghetti/pasta ANSWER Fatty foods Dairy Carbonated beverages Caffeine The nurse is teaching about Crohn's disease. Which symptoms would the nurse include in explaining the clinical presentation of Crohn...

Shadow Health Gastrointestinal Tina Jones Exam with Questions and Answers What brings you in today? ANSWER reports frequently occurring stomach pain how long have you had stomach pain ANSWER noticing pain for at least a month did the pain start suddenly ANSWER pain increased gradually do you have stomach pain every day ANSWER reports pain daily how many times a week does your stomach hurt ANSWER reports 3-4 episodes a week that are more severe how long after a meal does the pai...

Gastrointestinal Disorders of the Child NCLEX Exam with Questions and Answers Which of the following would cause a child to be at risk for oral candidiasis? A) Corticosteroid use B) Antibiotic Use C) Cancer of the eye D) Reuse of pacifiers E) Family history Answer: A and B. Anything that suppresses the child's immune system can place the child at risk for development of oral thrush. Corticosteroid use and immunosuppressive medication medications/conditions can cause this. Antibiotic...