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Most nutrients and electrolytes are absorbed in: A. The colon B. The stomach C. The esophagus D. The small intestine - Correct Answer The small intestine During the nursing assessment the client revels that he has diarrhea and cramping every time he eats ice cream. He attributes this to the cold termperature of the food. However, the nurse begins to suspect the these symptoms might be associated with. A. Food allergy B. Irritable bowel C. Lactose intolerance D. Increased peristal...

If obstructed, which component of the urination system would cause peristaltic waves? a. Kidney b. Ureters c. Bladder d. Urethra - Correct Answer ANS: B Ureters drain urine from the kidneys into the bladder; if they become obstructed, peristaltic waves attempt to push the obstruction into the bladder. The kidney, bladder, and urethra do not produce peristaltic waves. Obstruction of both bladder and urethra typically does not occur. When reviewing laboratory results, the nurse should i...

Where is the stomach anatomically positioned in the body? - Correct Answer Left upper quadrant of the abdomen Where does digestion begin? - Correct Answer In the mouth What portion of the GI tract secretes chemicals that neutralize the acidity of the chyme from the stomach? - Correct Answer Duodenum Duodenum - Correct Answer The first section of the small intestine that secrets hormones triggering the pancreas to release pancreatic juice and bile, and it also protects the intestine by r...

A female patient reports that she is experiencing burning on urination, frequency, and urgency. The nurse notes that a clean-voided urine specimen is markedly cloudy. The probable cause of these symptoms and findings is: A. Cystitis. B. Hematuria. C. Pyelonephritis. D. Dysuria. - Correct Answer A A male patient returned from the operating room 6 hours ago with a cast on his right arm. He has not yet voided. Which action would be the most beneficial in assisting the patient to void? ...

NCLEX bowel elimination questions - Correct Answer ... The small intestine - Correct Answer Most nutrients and electrolytes are absorbed in: A. The colon B. The stomach C. The esophagus D. The small intestine Lactose intorlerance - Correct Answer During the nursing assessment the client revels that he has diarrhea and cramping every time he eats ice cream. He attributes this to the cold termperature of the food. However, the nurse begins to suspect the these symptoms might be associa...

1. When formulating a definition of "health," the nurse should consider that health, within its current definition, is: 1. The absence of disease 2. A function of the physiological state 3. The ability to pursue activities of daily living 4. A state of well-being involving the whole person - Correct Answers A state of well-being involving the whole person 2. Which one of the following is the main, overarching goal for Healthy People 2010? 1. Reduction of health care costs 2. Eliminati...

A patient is scheduled to have an intravenous pyelogram (IVP) the next morning. Which nursing measures should be implemented before the test? (Select all that apply.) 1. Ask the patient about any allergies and reactions. 2. Instruct the patient that a full bladder is required for the test. 3. Instruct the patient to save all urine in a special container. 4. Ensure that informed consent has been obtained. 5. Instruct the patient that facial flushing can occur when the contrast media is...

GI tract - Correct Answer a series of hollow mucous membrane-lined muscular organs what is the key function of the GI system? - Correct Answer fluid and electrolyte balance where does the GI tract receive fluids from? - Correct Answer ingested fluids food gallbladder pancreas upper esophageal sphincter - Correct Answer a circular muscle that prevents air from entering the esophagus and food from refluxing into the throat peristalsis - Correct Answer a contraction that propels...

Which of the following nursing actions do you take after placing a bedpan under an immobilized patient? a.) lift the patient's hip off the bed and slide the bedpan under the patient b.) after positioning the patient on the bedpan, elevate the head of the bed to a 45-degree angle c.) adjust the head of the bed so it is lower than the feet and use gentle, but firm pressure to push the bedpan under the patient d.) have the patient stand beside the bed and then have them sit on the bedpan on ...

*Which of the following nursing actions do you take after placing a bedpan under an immobilized pt?* A. Lift the pt's hips off the bed and slide the bedpan under the pt B. After positioning the pt on the bedpan, elevate the head of the bed to a 45-defree angle C. Adjust the head of the bed so it is lower than the feet and use gently but firm pressure to push the bedpan under the pt D. Have the pt stand beside the bed and then have him or her sit on the bedpan on the edge of the bed - Corr...