WGU D444 Adult Health 1 | Objective Assessment | OA |
118 Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2026/2027
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The nurse is planning care for a client with a direct (sliding) hiatal
hernia. Nursing actions should be planned to meet which goal?
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Improve gastric motility. Promote effective swallowing.
Increase intestinal peristalsis. Prevent esophageal reflux.
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2 of 118
Term
,Following discharge teaching, a client with a duodenal ulcer tells the
nurse of plans to eat plenty of dairy products to help coat and protect
the duodenal ulcer. Which is the best follow-up action by the nurse?
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Review with the client the need
Advise the client to take an antacid 1
to avoid foods that are rich in
hour before meals.
milk and cream.
Encourage the client to drink at least Instruct the client to eat three large
2 liters of water daily. meals a day.
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3 of 118
Term
The client is a 51-year-old male with pneumonia. The client has a history
of hypertension and takes enalapril and a multivitamin daily. His
surgical history includes adenoid removal at age 4- years and a
surgical repair of a fractured tibia at age 20. The nurse is preparing to
set up the oxygen administration and apply a simple face mask. What
orders would the nurse question? (Select all that apply.)
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, Insert a nasogastric tube (NGT) and attach to low intermittent suction
*Encourage the client to take breaks from the oxygen mask every few hours.
*Assist the client in ambulating safely
*Positioning the client with the head of the bed elevated
- Explain that the patient may be placed in five positions.
- Perform the drainage immediately after meals.
* Ibuprofen 400 mg every 4 to 6 hours PRN for temperature greater than
100.5°F
* Supplemental oxygen 10 L/min via nasal cannula
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4 of 118
Term
The antitubercular drug isoniazid is prescribed for a client with active
tuberculosis. To evaluate the effectiveness of this medication, which
outcome can the nurse expect this client to exhibit?
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Persistent fever and fatigue Vertigo and tinitus
, Decreased cough and sputum Irregular, rapid heartbeat
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5 of 118
Term
The nurse is planning to care for a client with a direct (sliding) hiatal
hernia. Nursing actions should be planned to meet which goal?
Give this one a try later!
Stimulate stomach and si movement Promote gastric emptying
Prevent esophageal reflux Prevent orthostatic hypotension
Don't know?
118 Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2026/2027
(Graded A+)
Correct
100%
Incorrect
1 of 118
The nurse is planning care for a client with a direct (sliding) hiatal
hernia. Nursing actions should be planned to meet which goal?
Give this one a try later!
Improve gastric motility. Promote effective swallowing.
Increase intestinal peristalsis. Prevent esophageal reflux.
Don't know?
2 of 118
Term
,Following discharge teaching, a client with a duodenal ulcer tells the
nurse of plans to eat plenty of dairy products to help coat and protect
the duodenal ulcer. Which is the best follow-up action by the nurse?
Give this one a try later!
Review with the client the need
Advise the client to take an antacid 1
to avoid foods that are rich in
hour before meals.
milk and cream.
Encourage the client to drink at least Instruct the client to eat three large
2 liters of water daily. meals a day.
Don't know?
3 of 118
Term
The client is a 51-year-old male with pneumonia. The client has a history
of hypertension and takes enalapril and a multivitamin daily. His
surgical history includes adenoid removal at age 4- years and a
surgical repair of a fractured tibia at age 20. The nurse is preparing to
set up the oxygen administration and apply a simple face mask. What
orders would the nurse question? (Select all that apply.)
Give this one a try later!
, Insert a nasogastric tube (NGT) and attach to low intermittent suction
*Encourage the client to take breaks from the oxygen mask every few hours.
*Assist the client in ambulating safely
*Positioning the client with the head of the bed elevated
- Explain that the patient may be placed in five positions.
- Perform the drainage immediately after meals.
* Ibuprofen 400 mg every 4 to 6 hours PRN for temperature greater than
100.5°F
* Supplemental oxygen 10 L/min via nasal cannula
Don't know?
4 of 118
Term
The antitubercular drug isoniazid is prescribed for a client with active
tuberculosis. To evaluate the effectiveness of this medication, which
outcome can the nurse expect this client to exhibit?
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Persistent fever and fatigue Vertigo and tinitus
, Decreased cough and sputum Irregular, rapid heartbeat
Don't know?
5 of 118
Term
The nurse is planning to care for a client with a direct (sliding) hiatal
hernia. Nursing actions should be planned to meet which goal?
Give this one a try later!
Stimulate stomach and si movement Promote gastric emptying
Prevent esophageal reflux Prevent orthostatic hypotension
Don't know?
