HESI CASE STUDIES |97 questions| with correct answers

Which information about cirrhosis should the nurse remember when responding to Frank's wife? CORRECT ANSWER There are several types of cirrhosis with differing causes. Which question is most important for the nurse to include when assessing the client for etiologic factors related to cirrhosis? CORRECT ANSWER Have you been exposed to toxic substances where you work? When nursing intervention is important prior to a paracentesis? CORRECT ANSWER -Ensure client has signed a consent. -Instruct the client to empty his bladder (to reduce risk of accidental rupture of the bladder during procedure) -Position the client in an upright position -Apply Sphygmomanometer to monitor BP Maintaining bedrest for 24 to 48 hours is an important nursing intervention following which procedure? CORRECT ANSWER Angiography with portal pressure measurements. Frank also had a number of lab tests performed. What education should be provided to Mr. Hershey after his paracentesis? CORRECT ANSWER Mr. Hershey's vital signs will be checked frequently for the next few hours In the client with cirrhosis, which lab value will be increased from the normal value? CORRECT ANSWER -total serum bilirubin -serum ammonia -APTT, PT/INR Which clinical manifestation is likely to occur as the result of the prolonged APTT and PT/INR? CORRECT ANSWER Petechiae