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EXAM LATEST 2025 WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client whose has acute
pancreatitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Increased amylase
Serum amylase levels are increased in a client who has acute pancreatitis due
to pancreatic cell injury.
A nurse is caring for a client who has GERD and a new prescription for
metoclopramide. The nurse should plan to monitor for which of the following
adverse effects? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ataxia
The nurse should plan to monitor the client for extrapyramidal symptoms, such
as ataxia, and should report any of these findings to the provider.
A nurse is caring for a client who has colorectal cancer and is having
chemotherapy. The client ask the nurse why blood is being drawn for a
carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level. Which of the following responses should
the nurse make - CORRECT ANSWER-"The CEA determines the efficacy of
your chemotherapy"
,A provider uses the CEA level to determine the efficacy of the chemotherapy.
The client's CEA levels will decrease if the chemotherapy is effective.
A nurse is assessing a client who has acute hepatitis B. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER-Joint pain
Joint pain is an expected finding in a client who has acute hepatitis B.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has GERD. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? -
CORRECT ANSWER-"I will decrease the amount of carbonated beverages I
drink"
The nurse should instruct the client to limit or eliminate fatty foods, coffee, tea,
carbonated beverages, and chocolate from the diet because they irritate the
lining of the stomach.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has chronic hepatitis C.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the
teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I will avoid medications that contain
acetaminophen"
A client who has hepatitis C should avoid medications that contain
acetaminophen, which can cause additional liver damage.
A nurse is teaching a client to prepare for a colonoscopy. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching - CORRECT
ANSWER-"Drink clear liquids for 24 hr prior to the procedure, then take
nothing by mouth for 6 hr before the procedure
,The nurse should instruct the client to drink clear liquids for 24 hr prior to the
colonoscopy to promote adequate bowel cleansing.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has mild diverticulitis.
Which of the following statements made by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching - CORRECT ANSWER-"I should eat foods that
are low in fiber
The nurse should instruct a client who has diverticulitis to follow a low-fiber
diet. When the inflammation subsides, the client should consume foods that
are high in fiber.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client following an ileostomy. The
nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following to the
provider? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dark purple stoma
The nurse should instruct the client to contact the provider if the stoma is a
dark purple color, which is an indication of bowel ischemia.
A nurse is assessing a client who has a duodenal ulcer. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER-The client reports
that the pain occurs during the night
Pain associated with a duodenal ulcer occurs when the stomach is empty,
which is typically 1.5 to 3 hr after meals and during the night.
A nurse is assessing a client who has upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Hypotension
, A client who has upper gastrointestinal bleeding is at risk for hemorrhagic
shock. Hypotension is a manifestation of hemorrhagic shock.
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who has colorectal cancer.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hemoglobin 9.1 g.dL
A hemoglobin level of 9.1 g/dL is below the expected reference range.
Decreased hemoglobin is an expected finding in a client who has colorectal
cancer due to occult intestinal bleeding.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has an new colostomy
and is concerned about flatus and odor. Which of the following foods should
the nurse recommend to the client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yogurt
The nurse should recommend yogurt, crackers, and toast, which can prevent
flatus and stool odor.
A nurse is caring for a client who has ulcerative colitis. the client has has several
exacerbations over the past 3 years. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include in the plan of care to minimize the risk of further
exacerbations? - CORRECT ANSWER-Use progressive relaxation techniques
Progressive relaxation techniques, a form of biofeedback, are recommended to
help the client minimize stress, which can precipitate an exacerbation.
Arrange activities to allow for daily rest periods
Daily rest periods decrease stress and reduce intestinal motility.
Restrict intake of carbonated beverages
EXAM LATEST 2025 WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
100% GUARANTEED PASS!
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client whose has acute
pancreatitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Increased amylase
Serum amylase levels are increased in a client who has acute pancreatitis due
to pancreatic cell injury.
A nurse is caring for a client who has GERD and a new prescription for
metoclopramide. The nurse should plan to monitor for which of the following
adverse effects? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ataxia
The nurse should plan to monitor the client for extrapyramidal symptoms, such
as ataxia, and should report any of these findings to the provider.
A nurse is caring for a client who has colorectal cancer and is having
chemotherapy. The client ask the nurse why blood is being drawn for a
carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level. Which of the following responses should
the nurse make - CORRECT ANSWER-"The CEA determines the efficacy of
your chemotherapy"
,A provider uses the CEA level to determine the efficacy of the chemotherapy.
The client's CEA levels will decrease if the chemotherapy is effective.
A nurse is assessing a client who has acute hepatitis B. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER-Joint pain
Joint pain is an expected finding in a client who has acute hepatitis B.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has GERD. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? -
CORRECT ANSWER-"I will decrease the amount of carbonated beverages I
drink"
The nurse should instruct the client to limit or eliminate fatty foods, coffee, tea,
carbonated beverages, and chocolate from the diet because they irritate the
lining of the stomach.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has chronic hepatitis C.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the
teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I will avoid medications that contain
acetaminophen"
A client who has hepatitis C should avoid medications that contain
acetaminophen, which can cause additional liver damage.
A nurse is teaching a client to prepare for a colonoscopy. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching - CORRECT
ANSWER-"Drink clear liquids for 24 hr prior to the procedure, then take
nothing by mouth for 6 hr before the procedure
,The nurse should instruct the client to drink clear liquids for 24 hr prior to the
colonoscopy to promote adequate bowel cleansing.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has mild diverticulitis.
Which of the following statements made by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching - CORRECT ANSWER-"I should eat foods that
are low in fiber
The nurse should instruct a client who has diverticulitis to follow a low-fiber
diet. When the inflammation subsides, the client should consume foods that
are high in fiber.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client following an ileostomy. The
nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following to the
provider? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dark purple stoma
The nurse should instruct the client to contact the provider if the stoma is a
dark purple color, which is an indication of bowel ischemia.
A nurse is assessing a client who has a duodenal ulcer. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER-The client reports
that the pain occurs during the night
Pain associated with a duodenal ulcer occurs when the stomach is empty,
which is typically 1.5 to 3 hr after meals and during the night.
A nurse is assessing a client who has upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Hypotension
, A client who has upper gastrointestinal bleeding is at risk for hemorrhagic
shock. Hypotension is a manifestation of hemorrhagic shock.
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who has colorectal cancer.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hemoglobin 9.1 g.dL
A hemoglobin level of 9.1 g/dL is below the expected reference range.
Decreased hemoglobin is an expected finding in a client who has colorectal
cancer due to occult intestinal bleeding.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has an new colostomy
and is concerned about flatus and odor. Which of the following foods should
the nurse recommend to the client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yogurt
The nurse should recommend yogurt, crackers, and toast, which can prevent
flatus and stool odor.
A nurse is caring for a client who has ulcerative colitis. the client has has several
exacerbations over the past 3 years. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include in the plan of care to minimize the risk of further
exacerbations? - CORRECT ANSWER-Use progressive relaxation techniques
Progressive relaxation techniques, a form of biofeedback, are recommended to
help the client minimize stress, which can precipitate an exacerbation.
Arrange activities to allow for daily rest periods
Daily rest periods decrease stress and reduce intestinal motility.
Restrict intake of carbonated beverages
