RN TARGETED MEDICAL
SURGICAL GASTROINTESTINAL
ONLINE PRACTICE 2026-2027
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
QUESTIONa nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative
following a gastrectomy. the nurse should identify which of the
following findings as an indication of abdominal distension? -
answer--hiccups
Following surgery, hiccups can be caused by irritation of the
phrenic nerve, due to abdominal distension. If the hiccups are
intractable, the nurse should anticipate a prescription for
chlorpromazine. This is because persistent hiccups are distressful
to the client and can lead to complications, such as vomiting.
QUESTIONa nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client
who has peptic ulcer disease and a new prescription for once
daily famotidine. which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - answer--"i should
take this medication at bedtime."
The nurse should instruct the client to take the medication at
bedtime to inhibit the overnight action of histamine at the H2-
receptor site in the stomach.
, QUESTIONa nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who
has a new diagnosis of celiac disease. which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching? - answer--"I will eat beans to ensure I get enough fiber
in my diet."
Clients who have celiac disease must maintain a gluten-free diet,
which eliminates fiber-rich whole wheat products. Clients should
eat beans, nuts, fruits, and vegetables to ensure an adequate
intake of fiber.
QUESTIONa nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who
has chronic pancreatitis. which of the following food selections by
the client indicates an understading of the teaching? - answer--8
oz (0.24 L) sliced banana
Foods that are high in fat can cause diarrhea for clients who have
pancreatitis. 8 oz (0.24 L), or 1 cup of sliced banana, which
contains 0.49 g of fat, is a low-fat food option. Clients who have
pancreatitis should consume a high-protein and low-fat diet with
an adequate amount of carbohydrates and calories.
QUESTIONa nurse is assessing a client who has appendicitis.
which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select
all that apply.)
oral temperature of 38.4 C (101.1 F)
decreased WBC count
bloody diarrhea
N/V
RLQ pain - answer--oral temperature of 38.4 C (101.1 F)
-nausea and vomiting
-right lower quadrant pain
SURGICAL GASTROINTESTINAL
ONLINE PRACTICE 2026-2027
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
QUESTIONa nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative
following a gastrectomy. the nurse should identify which of the
following findings as an indication of abdominal distension? -
answer--hiccups
Following surgery, hiccups can be caused by irritation of the
phrenic nerve, due to abdominal distension. If the hiccups are
intractable, the nurse should anticipate a prescription for
chlorpromazine. This is because persistent hiccups are distressful
to the client and can lead to complications, such as vomiting.
QUESTIONa nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client
who has peptic ulcer disease and a new prescription for once
daily famotidine. which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - answer--"i should
take this medication at bedtime."
The nurse should instruct the client to take the medication at
bedtime to inhibit the overnight action of histamine at the H2-
receptor site in the stomach.
, QUESTIONa nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who
has a new diagnosis of celiac disease. which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching? - answer--"I will eat beans to ensure I get enough fiber
in my diet."
Clients who have celiac disease must maintain a gluten-free diet,
which eliminates fiber-rich whole wheat products. Clients should
eat beans, nuts, fruits, and vegetables to ensure an adequate
intake of fiber.
QUESTIONa nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who
has chronic pancreatitis. which of the following food selections by
the client indicates an understading of the teaching? - answer--8
oz (0.24 L) sliced banana
Foods that are high in fat can cause diarrhea for clients who have
pancreatitis. 8 oz (0.24 L), or 1 cup of sliced banana, which
contains 0.49 g of fat, is a low-fat food option. Clients who have
pancreatitis should consume a high-protein and low-fat diet with
an adequate amount of carbohydrates and calories.
QUESTIONa nurse is assessing a client who has appendicitis.
which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select
all that apply.)
oral temperature of 38.4 C (101.1 F)
decreased WBC count
bloody diarrhea
N/V
RLQ pain - answer--oral temperature of 38.4 C (101.1 F)
-nausea and vomiting
-right lower quadrant pain
