SOLUTION GRADED A+
● For a patient with a sustained IAP of 23 mm Hg, the nurse should
anticipate which treatment. Answer: Abdominal decompression
● A nutritionist reports that a trauma patient who has undergone several
surgeries to the small intestine needs major substrates, vitamins,
minerals, trace elements, and water. Which support should the nurse
anticipate for this patient.. Answer: TPN
● Which of the following best indicates proper placement for an NG
tube in a patient who is NPO and not receiving any medications at
present>?. Answer: x-ray reveals the tip of the tube is in the gastric
fundus
● A patient with a history of liver failure is admitted. which of the
following potential complications should be of greatest concern to the
nurse?. Answer: Cerebral edema
● A patient's lipase is elevated to 9 times the normal level. what disease
is most likely indicated by this result. Answer: acute pancreatitis
● A patient who was involved in a motor vehicle crash is admitted with
abdominal pain, a distended abdomen, and LUQ pain. Which of the
, following should the nurse anticipate doing first?. Answer: Obtaining
type and crossmatch for two units PRBCs
● Which of the following steps should the nurse take in preparing a
patient for a liver biopsy?. Answer: - Ensure patient is NPO six hours
prior to biopsy.
- Check that coagulation studies have been completed.
- Inform provider of any medications affecting coagulation.
● A patient reports epigastric pain. Examination reveals a bluish
discoloration on the flank abdominal tenderness and guarding, and
hypoactive bowel sounds. HR 104 ST, rr 25 and shallow. which dx
should the nurse anticipate?. Answer: acute pancreatitis
● A patient with liver failure and acities has sustained IAP of 26 mm
HG. which of the following should the nurse anticipate?. Answer: prep
for surgery
● Which of the following sets of parameters should the nurse anticipate
in a patient with IAH?. Answer: CVP 15
● A patient's increased intraluminal contents have led to IAH. What
treatment should the nurse anticipate?. Answer: decompression with NG