MN551 Unit 6 with 266 verified 100%
correct answers.
MN551 Unit 6 with 266 verified 100%
correct answers.
The nurse and nursing student are caring for a client with a condition causing deficiency
of ADH. The nurse recognizes that the student understands the origin of this process
when the student states ADH is produced in which of these areas? - Pituitary gland
The nurse is caring for a client with hepatitis and jaundice. The nurse recognizes that
without sufficient circulating bile salts the client will have intolerance to which of these
ingested substances? - fats
Four weeks after returning from a tropical vacation, a 40 year-old man has presented to
the emergency department with malaise, nausea and yellow sclera. Serology has
confirmed a diagnosis of hepatitis A (HAV). What teaching is most appropriate for this
client? - A vaccine before your trip would have prevented this, but your body will rid
itself of the virus in time.
When explaining the role of liver Kupffer cells to a group of nursing students, which of
the following statements about the function of these cells is most accurate? - The cells
are capable of removing and phagocytizing old and defective blood cells.
A client who has been diagnosed with acute symptomatic viral hepatitis is now in the
icteric period. The nurse would expect the client to manifest: - Severe pruritus and liver
tenderness
When caring for the client with Laennec's cirrhosis, the nurse recognizes which of these
is an expected etiology of jaundice? - Impaired uptake of billirubin
When teaching a client at the GI clinic about chronic pancreatitis, which of these does
the nurse relate is the long term result of this condition? - Progressive destruction of the
organ
When assessing a client with acute cholecystitis, the nurse anticipates the client's report
of pain will be consistent with which of these descriptions? - Pain in the right upper
quadrant referred to the same shoulder
When assessing the nutritional intake of a client with generalized pancreatic cancer,
which of these statements by the client is consistent with the disease and food intake? -
Client states pain becomes worse with food intake.
,MN551 Unit 6 with 266 verified 100%
correct answers.
The client has right upper quadrant pain caused by acute choledocholithiasis. The
health care provider suspects the common bile duct is obstructed, based on which of
the flowing lab values? - Bilirubin 15 mg/dL (high)
A 29 year-old female has been admitted to the emergency department following a
suicide attempt by overdose of acetaminophen. What physiologic changes in the client's
liver causing which of these altered diagnostic results does the nurse anticipate? -
Hepatocellular necrosis evidenced by increased ALT and AST levels.
The client in the GI clinic tells the nurse she is concerned she has something wrong with
her gallbladder like what her friend with gallstones and inflammation had. Which of
these complaints does the nurse recognize that supports the client's concern? -
Intolerance to greasy food; burping
All diseases have risk factors. What is the most significant environmental risk factor for
pancreatic cancer? - cigs
A 51 year-old male professional is in the habit of consuming 6 to 8 rum and cokes each
evening after work. He assures the nurse practitioner who is performing his regular
physical exam that his drinking is under control and does not have negative implications
for his work or family life. How could the nurse best respond to the client's statement? -
"When your body has to regularly break down that much alcohol, your blood and the
functional cells in your liver accumulate a lot of potentially damaging toxic byproducts."
The nurse is assessing a client who has just been admitted to the unit with a diagnosis
of cholelithiasis. The nurse is aware that the client may manifest: - ruq
A 51 year-old male has been diagnosed with alcohol-induced liver disease. He admits
to the nurse he does not understand what the liver does in the body. Which of these
statements best explains the liver's function? - The liver metabolizes most components
of food and also cleans the blood of bacteria and drugs.
A 40 year-old man who uses heroin intravenously was diagnosed with hepatitis C (HCV)
one year ago and now has chronic viral hepatitis. Which of the following statements by
the client to his care provider would warrant correction by the nurse? - it is at least a bit
reassuring that my liver isn't undergoing damage when I'm not experiencing symptoms.
The nurse is reviewing lab results of a client who has liver failure. The nurse determines
that the client is at an increased risk for bleeding when the results include: - Increased
prothrombin time
A client tells the nurse that he is concerned about developing hepatitis after being
exposed to contaminated feces, saliva, and food. The nurse is aware that the client is at
risk for: - hep a
, MN551 Unit 6 with 266 verified 100%
correct answers.
A client with a history of cancer that metastasized to the liver has arrived at the
outpatient clinic to have a paracentesis performed. The physician anticipates that the
client will have more than 5 L of fluid removed. The physician has prescribed
intravenous albumin following the procedure. The client asks why she needs, "more
fluids in my vein?" The nurse responds: - "Albumin is a volume expander. Since a lot of
fluid was removed, you have a decrease in your vascular volume, so without this
albumin, your kidneys will try to reabsorb and hold onto water."
The nurse is caring for a female client with cholelithiasis. When teaching the client about
the disease, the nurse includes which of these points? - "Gallstones have developed,
which are typically composed of cholesterol."
When assessing the client with acute pancreatitis, which of these diagnostic tests,
consistent with the disease, does the nurse anticipate will be altered? - Amylase and
lipase
A client with a history of cancer that metastasized to the liver has arrived at the
outpatient clinic to have a paracentesis performed. The physician anticipates that the
client will have more than 5 L of fluid removed. The physician has prescribed
intravenous albumin following the procedure. The client asks why she needs, "more
fluids in my vein?" The nurse responds: - "Albumin is a volume expander. Since a lot of
fluid was removed, you have a decrease in your vascular volume, so without this
albumin, your kidneys will try to reabsorb and hold onto water."
A client tells the nurse that he is concerned about developing hepatitis after being
exposed to contaminated feces, saliva, and food. The nurse is aware that the client is at
risk for: - Hepatitis A
The community health nurse is teaching about prevention of hepatitis A. Which of these
groups does the nurse suggest will benefit from this vaccine? - Those traveling to third
world countries
The nurse is caring for a client with viral hepatitis who has general malaise, easy
fatigability, arthralgia, and anorexia. These manifestations correspond with what stage
of the disease? - Prodromal period
When caring for the client with acute pancreatitis, which of these alterations does the
nurse recognize is consistent with the disease? - Hyperglycemia
Following several days of intermittent upper right quadrant pain, a 29 year-old obese,
Native American woman has been diagnosed with cholelithiasis. The nurse at the clinic
has taught the client about the pathophysiology and contributing factors to her health
problem, as well as some of the likely treatment options. Which of the following
correct answers.
MN551 Unit 6 with 266 verified 100%
correct answers.
The nurse and nursing student are caring for a client with a condition causing deficiency
of ADH. The nurse recognizes that the student understands the origin of this process
when the student states ADH is produced in which of these areas? - Pituitary gland
The nurse is caring for a client with hepatitis and jaundice. The nurse recognizes that
without sufficient circulating bile salts the client will have intolerance to which of these
ingested substances? - fats
Four weeks after returning from a tropical vacation, a 40 year-old man has presented to
the emergency department with malaise, nausea and yellow sclera. Serology has
confirmed a diagnosis of hepatitis A (HAV). What teaching is most appropriate for this
client? - A vaccine before your trip would have prevented this, but your body will rid
itself of the virus in time.
When explaining the role of liver Kupffer cells to a group of nursing students, which of
the following statements about the function of these cells is most accurate? - The cells
are capable of removing and phagocytizing old and defective blood cells.
A client who has been diagnosed with acute symptomatic viral hepatitis is now in the
icteric period. The nurse would expect the client to manifest: - Severe pruritus and liver
tenderness
When caring for the client with Laennec's cirrhosis, the nurse recognizes which of these
is an expected etiology of jaundice? - Impaired uptake of billirubin
When teaching a client at the GI clinic about chronic pancreatitis, which of these does
the nurse relate is the long term result of this condition? - Progressive destruction of the
organ
When assessing a client with acute cholecystitis, the nurse anticipates the client's report
of pain will be consistent with which of these descriptions? - Pain in the right upper
quadrant referred to the same shoulder
When assessing the nutritional intake of a client with generalized pancreatic cancer,
which of these statements by the client is consistent with the disease and food intake? -
Client states pain becomes worse with food intake.
,MN551 Unit 6 with 266 verified 100%
correct answers.
The client has right upper quadrant pain caused by acute choledocholithiasis. The
health care provider suspects the common bile duct is obstructed, based on which of
the flowing lab values? - Bilirubin 15 mg/dL (high)
A 29 year-old female has been admitted to the emergency department following a
suicide attempt by overdose of acetaminophen. What physiologic changes in the client's
liver causing which of these altered diagnostic results does the nurse anticipate? -
Hepatocellular necrosis evidenced by increased ALT and AST levels.
The client in the GI clinic tells the nurse she is concerned she has something wrong with
her gallbladder like what her friend with gallstones and inflammation had. Which of
these complaints does the nurse recognize that supports the client's concern? -
Intolerance to greasy food; burping
All diseases have risk factors. What is the most significant environmental risk factor for
pancreatic cancer? - cigs
A 51 year-old male professional is in the habit of consuming 6 to 8 rum and cokes each
evening after work. He assures the nurse practitioner who is performing his regular
physical exam that his drinking is under control and does not have negative implications
for his work or family life. How could the nurse best respond to the client's statement? -
"When your body has to regularly break down that much alcohol, your blood and the
functional cells in your liver accumulate a lot of potentially damaging toxic byproducts."
The nurse is assessing a client who has just been admitted to the unit with a diagnosis
of cholelithiasis. The nurse is aware that the client may manifest: - ruq
A 51 year-old male has been diagnosed with alcohol-induced liver disease. He admits
to the nurse he does not understand what the liver does in the body. Which of these
statements best explains the liver's function? - The liver metabolizes most components
of food and also cleans the blood of bacteria and drugs.
A 40 year-old man who uses heroin intravenously was diagnosed with hepatitis C (HCV)
one year ago and now has chronic viral hepatitis. Which of the following statements by
the client to his care provider would warrant correction by the nurse? - it is at least a bit
reassuring that my liver isn't undergoing damage when I'm not experiencing symptoms.
The nurse is reviewing lab results of a client who has liver failure. The nurse determines
that the client is at an increased risk for bleeding when the results include: - Increased
prothrombin time
A client tells the nurse that he is concerned about developing hepatitis after being
exposed to contaminated feces, saliva, and food. The nurse is aware that the client is at
risk for: - hep a
, MN551 Unit 6 with 266 verified 100%
correct answers.
A client with a history of cancer that metastasized to the liver has arrived at the
outpatient clinic to have a paracentesis performed. The physician anticipates that the
client will have more than 5 L of fluid removed. The physician has prescribed
intravenous albumin following the procedure. The client asks why she needs, "more
fluids in my vein?" The nurse responds: - "Albumin is a volume expander. Since a lot of
fluid was removed, you have a decrease in your vascular volume, so without this
albumin, your kidneys will try to reabsorb and hold onto water."
The nurse is caring for a female client with cholelithiasis. When teaching the client about
the disease, the nurse includes which of these points? - "Gallstones have developed,
which are typically composed of cholesterol."
When assessing the client with acute pancreatitis, which of these diagnostic tests,
consistent with the disease, does the nurse anticipate will be altered? - Amylase and
lipase
A client with a history of cancer that metastasized to the liver has arrived at the
outpatient clinic to have a paracentesis performed. The physician anticipates that the
client will have more than 5 L of fluid removed. The physician has prescribed
intravenous albumin following the procedure. The client asks why she needs, "more
fluids in my vein?" The nurse responds: - "Albumin is a volume expander. Since a lot of
fluid was removed, you have a decrease in your vascular volume, so without this
albumin, your kidneys will try to reabsorb and hold onto water."
A client tells the nurse that he is concerned about developing hepatitis after being
exposed to contaminated feces, saliva, and food. The nurse is aware that the client is at
risk for: - Hepatitis A
The community health nurse is teaching about prevention of hepatitis A. Which of these
groups does the nurse suggest will benefit from this vaccine? - Those traveling to third
world countries
The nurse is caring for a client with viral hepatitis who has general malaise, easy
fatigability, arthralgia, and anorexia. These manifestations correspond with what stage
of the disease? - Prodromal period
When caring for the client with acute pancreatitis, which of these alterations does the
nurse recognize is consistent with the disease? - Hyperglycemia
Following several days of intermittent upper right quadrant pain, a 29 year-old obese,
Native American woman has been diagnosed with cholelithiasis. The nurse at the clinic
has taught the client about the pathophysiology and contributing factors to her health
problem, as well as some of the likely treatment options. Which of the following
