med surg EXAM A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

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Med Surg 2 Exam 2 NCLEX Questions 2026 A+ GRADE AS
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SURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWER ga ga ga ga ga




S (8BCB4)
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QUESTION 1 ga




Which method is best to use when confirming initial placement of a blindly inserted sma
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ll-bore NG feeding tube? ga ga ga



a. x-ray.
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b. air insufflation.
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c. observing patient for coughing.
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d. pH measurement of gastric aspirate.
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ANSWER

a. x-ray.
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QUESTION 2 ga




A patient is receiving peripheral parenteral nutrition. The parenteral nutrition solution
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is completed before the new solution arrives on the unit. The nurse gives
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a. 20% intralipids.
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b. 5% dextrose solution.
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c. 0.45% normal saline solution.
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d. 5% lactated Ringer's solution.
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ANSWER

b. 5% dextrose solution.
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QUESTION 3 ga




A patient with anorexia nervosa shows signs of malnutrition. During initial refeeding, th
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e nurse carefully assesses the patient for
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a. hyperkalemia.
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b. hypoglycemia.
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, c. hypercalcemia.
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d. hypophosphatemia.
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ANSWER

d. hypophosphatemia.
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QUESTION 4 ga




A patient was admitted with a fractured hip after being found on the floor of her home.
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She was extremely malnourished and started on parenteral nutrition (PN) 3 days ago. W
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hich assessment finding would be of most concern to the nurse? Blood glucose level of 1
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25 mg/dL Serum phosphate level of 1.9 mg/dL White blood cell count of 10,500/µL Seru
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m potassium level of 4.6 mEq/L
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ANSWER

Serum phosphate level of 1.9 mg/dL
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QUESTION 5 ga




A patient is admitted with anorexia nervosa and a serum potassium level of 2.4 mEq/L.
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What complication is most important for the nurse to observe for in this patient? Muscle
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weakness Cardiac dysrhythmias Increased urine output Anemia and leukopenia
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ANSWER

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QUESTION 6 ga




Which focused assessments would have priority in the care of a patient recently started
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on parenteral nutrition (PN)? Skin integrity and skin turgor Electrolyte levels and daily
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weights Auscultation of lung and bowel sounds Peripheral edema and level of conscious
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ness
ANSWER

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QUESTION 7 ga




A 35-year-
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old female patient is admitted to the emergency department with acute abdominal pain.
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Which medical diagnoses should you consider as possible causes of her pain (select all t
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hat apply)? ga



a. Gastroenteritis
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b. Ectopic pregnancy
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