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A client's health history reveals daily consumption of two to three bottles of wine. The nurse should plan assessments and interventions in light of the patient's increased risk for what hematologic disorder? Leukemia Anemia Thrombocytopenia Lymphoma - correct answerLeukemia Anemia***** Thrombocytopenia Lymphoma Feedback: Heavy alcohol use is associated with numerous health problems, including anemia. Leukemia and lymphoma are not associated with alcohol use; RBC levels ...

Multiple Choice Chapter 41: Management of Patients with Intestinal and Rectal Disorders 1. A nurse is working with a client who has chronic constipation. What should be included in client teaching to promote normal bowel function? A. Use glycerin suppositories on a regular basis. B. Limit physical activity in order to promote bowel peristalsis. C. Consume high-residue, high-fiber foods. D. Resist the urge to defecate until the urge becomes intense. - correct answerC Rationale: Goals f...

A 79yearold man is admitted to the medical unit with digital gangrene. The man states that his problems first began when he stubbed his toe going to the bathroom in the dark. In addition to this trauma, the nurse should suspect that the patient has a history of what health problem? - Raynaud's phenomenon - CAD - Arterial insufficiency - Varicose veins - correct answer- Arterial insufficiency Feedback: Arterial insufficiency may result in gangrene of the toe (digital gangrene), ...

Chapter 38: Assessment of Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function 1. A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy and whose preparation will include polyethylene glycol electrolyte lavage prior to the procedure. The presence of what health problem would contraindicate the use of this form of bowel preparation? A. Inflammatory bowel disease B. Intestinal polyps C. Diverticulitis D. Colon cancer - correct answerA Rationale: The use of a lavage solution is contraindic...

A cardiac patient's resistance to left ventricular filling has caused blood to back up into the patient's circulatory system. What health problem is likely to result? Acute pulmonary edema Rightsided HF Right ventricular hypertrophy Leftsided HF - correct answerAcute pulmonary edema**** Rightsided HF Right ventricular hypertrophy Leftsided HF Feedback: With increased resistance to left ventricular filling, blood backs up into the pulmonary circulation. The patient quickl...

The nurse is taking a health history of a new patient. The patient reports experiencing pain in his left lower leg and foot when walking. This pain is relieved with rest. The nurse notes that the left lower leg is slightly edematous and is hairless. When planning this patient's subsequent care, the nurse should most likely address what health problem? -Coronary artery disease (CAD) -Intermittent claudication -Arterial embolus -Raynaud's disease - ANSWERSAnswer: Intermittent Claudi...

The nurse notes that a patient has developed a cough productive for mucoid sputum, is short of breath, has cyanotic hands, and has noisy, moistsounding, rapid breathing. These symptoms and signs are suggestive of what health problem? Pericarditis Cardiomyopathy Pulmonary edema Right ventricular hypertrophy - ANSWERSPericarditis Cardiomyopathy Pulmonary edema*** Right ventricular hypertrophy Feedback: As a result of decreased cerebral oxygenation, the patient with pulmonary ede...

A female patient has been experiencing recurrent urinary tract infections. What health education should the nurse provide to this patient? Bathe daily and keep the perineal region clean. Avoid voiding immediately after sexual intercourse. Drink liberal amounts of fluids. Void at least every 6 to 8 hours. - ANSWERSBathe daily and keep the perineal region clean. Avoid voiding immediately after sexual intercourse. Drink liberal amounts of fluids.******* Void at least every 6 to 8 ho...