NCLEX REDUCTION OF RISK POTENTIAL REVIEW EXAM 2024

NCLEX REDUCTION OF RISK POTENTIAL REVIEW EXAM 2024 he nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client on the medical surgical unit and notes a positive result of the stool for occult blood (OB) test. The nurse recognizes which risk factors for this result? (Select all that apply.) Recent teeth cleaning at the dentist office Use of naproxen sodium for pain relief Eating a steak dinner the night before Recent use of corticosteroids History of a colonoscopy two years ago Family history of colon cancer - correct answer Recent teeth cleaning at the dentist office Use of naproxen sodium for pain relief Eating a steak dinner the night before Recent use of corticosteroids Occult blood (OB) testing of the stool is used for colorectal cancer screening or to detect occult blood from other causes such as gastric or duodenal ulcers, diverticulosis or gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. Drugs that can cause GI bleeding include NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and naproxen (Aleve). Corticosteroids can cause gastric irritation, including peptic ulcers that can also lead to GI bleeding. Factors that may cause a false positive result include bleeding gums following a dental procedure and the ingestion of red meats within three days before testing because red meats contain animal hemoglobin. An 80 year-old client, who is experiencing unintentional weight loss, is admitted with a diagnosis of malnutrition. The nurse understands that which of these lab tests is the most sensitive measure of nutritional status? Serum albumin Urine creatinine Urine protein Serum calcium - correct answer Serum albumin