Complex Health Exam 4 Study Guide 2024

A client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is prescribed famotidine (Pepcid). In order to provide effective teaching, the nurse must include which information about the action of the drug? It increases the gastric pH. It improves gastric motility. It coats the distal portion of the esophagus. It decreases the secretion of gastric acid. - It decreases the secretion of gastric acid. The client returns to the nursing unit post-operatively after a colostomy. Which of the following assessments would require immediate action by the nurse? Stoma is draining serous fluid Stoma is bright red Stoma is bluish Stoma is draining no fluid - Stoma is bluish A client newly diagnosed with diverticulosis is being discharged. The client asks the nurse what type of diet may have contributed to the diagnosis. What is the best response by the nurse? Low-carbohydrate diet High-protein diet Low-fiber diet HIgh-fiber diet - Low-fiber diet A client with a subtotal gastrectomy is scheduled for discharge. Which instruction should the nurse give the client to reduce the possibility of dumping syndrome? "Be sure to eat foods high in complex carbohydrates." "It is helpful to take a walk after eating." "Don't lie down for at least 2 hours after eating." "Avoid drinking fluids with your meal." - "Avoid drinking fluids with your meal." A 42-year-old patient recently developed abdominal distention, weight loss, steatorrhea, and flatulence. A diagnosis of adult celiac disease is made, and treatment is initiated. The nurse identifies that teaching about the treatment of the disease has been effective when the patient says "A course of antibiotics is usually effective in treating this disorder." "To control the fatty, greasy stools, I should eat only very low-fat or fat-free foods." "I must take maintenance folic acid for the rest of my life." "I must avoid all sources of wheat, rye, and oats in my diet." - "I must avoid all sources of wheat, rye, and oats in my diet."