619 The nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing an acute episode of
cholecystitis. Where should the nurse anticipate the location of the pain?
1. Right lower quadrant, radiating to the back
2. Right lower quadrant, radiating to the umbilicus
3. Right upper quadrant, radiating to the left scapula and shoulder
4. Right upper quadrant, radiating to the right scapula and shoulder
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, 4. Right upper quadrant, radiating to the right scapula and shoulder
During an acute episode of cholecystitis, the client may complain of severe
right upper quadrant pain that radiates to the right scapula and shoulder.
This is determined by the pattern of dermatomes in the body. The other
options are incorrect.
ATI 4 A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis. Which of the following
medications can the nurse expect to administer to this client? SATA:
1. Diuretic
2. Beta-blocking agent
3. Opioid analgesic
4. Lactulose (Cephulac)
5. Sedative
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1. Diuretic
2. Beta-blocking agent
4. Lactulose (Cephulac)
Diuretics facilitate excretion of excess fluid from the body in a client who
has cirrhosis. Beta-blocking agents are prescribed for a client who has
cirrhosis to prevent bleeding from varices. Lactulose (Cephulac) is
prescribed for a client who has cirrhosis to aid in the elimination of
ammonia in the stool. Options 3 and 5 are incorrect. Opioid analgesics are
metabolized in the liver. Therefore, they should not be administered to a
client who has cirrhosis. Sedative are metabolized in the liver. Therefore,
they should not be administered to a client who has cirrhosis.
ATI 5 A nurse is teaching a client who has hepatitis B about home care. Which of the
following should the nurse include in the teaching? SATA:
cholecystitis. Where should the nurse anticipate the location of the pain?
1. Right lower quadrant, radiating to the back
2. Right lower quadrant, radiating to the umbilicus
3. Right upper quadrant, radiating to the left scapula and shoulder
4. Right upper quadrant, radiating to the right scapula and shoulder
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, 4. Right upper quadrant, radiating to the right scapula and shoulder
During an acute episode of cholecystitis, the client may complain of severe
right upper quadrant pain that radiates to the right scapula and shoulder.
This is determined by the pattern of dermatomes in the body. The other
options are incorrect.
ATI 4 A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis. Which of the following
medications can the nurse expect to administer to this client? SATA:
1. Diuretic
2. Beta-blocking agent
3. Opioid analgesic
4. Lactulose (Cephulac)
5. Sedative
Give this one a try later!
1. Diuretic
2. Beta-blocking agent
4. Lactulose (Cephulac)
Diuretics facilitate excretion of excess fluid from the body in a client who
has cirrhosis. Beta-blocking agents are prescribed for a client who has
cirrhosis to prevent bleeding from varices. Lactulose (Cephulac) is
prescribed for a client who has cirrhosis to aid in the elimination of
ammonia in the stool. Options 3 and 5 are incorrect. Opioid analgesics are
metabolized in the liver. Therefore, they should not be administered to a
client who has cirrhosis. Sedative are metabolized in the liver. Therefore,
they should not be administered to a client who has cirrhosis.
ATI 5 A nurse is teaching a client who has hepatitis B about home care. Which of the
following should the nurse include in the teaching? SATA:
