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RN TARGETED MEDICAL SURGICAL
GASTROINTESTINAL EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL
VERIFIED EXAM COMPLETE 60 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST
EXAM!!!
a nurse is assessing a client who has appendicitis. which
of the following findings should the nurse expect? SATA
oral temp 101.1
WBC 6,000
Bloody diarrhea
Nausea and vomiting
RLQ pain - ANSWER-oral temp 101.1 F
nausea and vomiting
right lower quadrant pain
a nurse is caring for a client who has a duodenal ulcer.
which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
The client states pain is in the upper epigastrium
The client is malnourished
The client states that ingesting food intensities the pain
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The client reports pain occurs 1.5 to 3 hours after meals
and during the night - ANSWER-the client states the pain
occurs 1.5 to 3 hours after meals and during the night
a nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who
has GERD. which of the following client statements
indicates the teaching was effective?
-I will decrease the amount of carbonated beverages I
drink
-I will avoid drinking liquids 30 min after taking chewable
antacid tablet
-I will eat a snack before going to bed
-I will lie down for at least 30 min after eating each meal -
ANSWER-i will decrease the amount of carbonated
beverages i drink
A nurse is assessing a client immediately following a
paracentesis for the treatment of ascites. which of the
following findings indicates the procedure was effective?
Presence of a fluid wave
Increased heart rate
Equal pre and post weights
Decreased SOB - ANSWER-decreased shortnesss of
breath
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increased abdominal fluid can limit the expansion of the
diaphragm and prevent the client from taking a deep
breath. once excess peritoneal fluid is removed, the
diaphragm will expand more freely. the nurse should
identify this finding as an indicator of the effectiveness of
the paracentesis.
a nurse is caring for a client who has GERD and a new
prescription for metoclopramide. the nurse should plan to
monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Thrombocytopenia
Hearing loss
Hypersalivation
Ataxia - ANSWER-ataxia
the nurse should plan to monitor the client for
extrapyramdial symtoms, such as ataxia, and should
report any positive findings to the provider.
a nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who
has hepatic cirrhosis. which of the following laboratory
findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Albumin 4.0 g/dL
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INR 1.0
Direct bilirubin 0.5 mg/dL
Ammonia 180 mcg/dL - ANSWER-ammonia 180 mcg/dl
the nurse should report an increased serum ammonia
level because it can indicate portal-systemic
encephalopathy
a nurse is assessing a client who has peritonitis. which of
the following findings should the nurse expect?
Bloody diarrhea
Board like abdomen
Periumbilical cyanosis
Increased bowel sounds - ANSWER-board-like abdomen
a board-like, distended abdomen is an expected finding in
this client
a nurse is reviewing the prescriptions for a client who has
Campylobacter enteritis. which of the following
prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider?
0.45% sodium chloride IV
Magnesium hydroxide
RN TARGETED MEDICAL SURGICAL
GASTROINTESTINAL EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL
VERIFIED EXAM COMPLETE 60 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST
EXAM!!!
a nurse is assessing a client who has appendicitis. which
of the following findings should the nurse expect? SATA
oral temp 101.1
WBC 6,000
Bloody diarrhea
Nausea and vomiting
RLQ pain - ANSWER-oral temp 101.1 F
nausea and vomiting
right lower quadrant pain
a nurse is caring for a client who has a duodenal ulcer.
which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
The client states pain is in the upper epigastrium
The client is malnourished
The client states that ingesting food intensities the pain
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The client reports pain occurs 1.5 to 3 hours after meals
and during the night - ANSWER-the client states the pain
occurs 1.5 to 3 hours after meals and during the night
a nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who
has GERD. which of the following client statements
indicates the teaching was effective?
-I will decrease the amount of carbonated beverages I
drink
-I will avoid drinking liquids 30 min after taking chewable
antacid tablet
-I will eat a snack before going to bed
-I will lie down for at least 30 min after eating each meal -
ANSWER-i will decrease the amount of carbonated
beverages i drink
A nurse is assessing a client immediately following a
paracentesis for the treatment of ascites. which of the
following findings indicates the procedure was effective?
Presence of a fluid wave
Increased heart rate
Equal pre and post weights
Decreased SOB - ANSWER-decreased shortnesss of
breath
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increased abdominal fluid can limit the expansion of the
diaphragm and prevent the client from taking a deep
breath. once excess peritoneal fluid is removed, the
diaphragm will expand more freely. the nurse should
identify this finding as an indicator of the effectiveness of
the paracentesis.
a nurse is caring for a client who has GERD and a new
prescription for metoclopramide. the nurse should plan to
monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Thrombocytopenia
Hearing loss
Hypersalivation
Ataxia - ANSWER-ataxia
the nurse should plan to monitor the client for
extrapyramdial symtoms, such as ataxia, and should
report any positive findings to the provider.
a nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who
has hepatic cirrhosis. which of the following laboratory
findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Albumin 4.0 g/dL
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INR 1.0
Direct bilirubin 0.5 mg/dL
Ammonia 180 mcg/dL - ANSWER-ammonia 180 mcg/dl
the nurse should report an increased serum ammonia
level because it can indicate portal-systemic
encephalopathy
a nurse is assessing a client who has peritonitis. which of
the following findings should the nurse expect?
Bloody diarrhea
Board like abdomen
Periumbilical cyanosis
Increased bowel sounds - ANSWER-board-like abdomen
a board-like, distended abdomen is an expected finding in
this client
a nurse is reviewing the prescriptions for a client who has
Campylobacter enteritis. which of the following
prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider?
0.45% sodium chloride IV
Magnesium hydroxide
