Quiz 4

- A client with a history of cirrhosis, as part of the hospital intake, the family states the
client has been drowsy for today and denies any recent falls or heady injury. Which
diagnostic tests should the nurse anticipate? ALT & AST
- A nurse is caring for a client with advanced cirrhosis, which of the following over the
counter medication should the nurse advise the patient to AVOID ? Acetaminophen
- A nurse should monitor a client receiving oxytocin for which adverse effects? Cardiac
arrhythmias
- A nurse is providing instructions to a client with advanced cirrhosis which statement by
the client indicates need for further teaching?
- Lactulose as a factor for a client with advanced cirrhosis
- Lab values elevated with hepatitis ALT& AST
- A nurse is caring for a client who has acute cholecystitis. Which of the following findings
should the nurse report to the healthcare provider? Lack of bowel movements
- A nurse who provides care in a walk-in clinic assesses a wide range of individuals. The
nurse should identify which of the following patients as having the highest risk for chronic
pancreatitis? MAn with chronic alcoholism
- Most common cause of pancreatitis Gallstones & Alcohol