Gastrointestinal NCLEX-PN 6th Edition with Questions and Answers

Gastrointestinal NCLEX-PN 6th Edition with Questions and Answers The nurse is participating in a health screening clinic and is preparing materials about colorectal cancer. The nurse plans to include which risk factor for colorectal cancer in the material? ANSWER Personal history of ulcerative colitis or gastrointestinal (GI) polyps The nurse observes that a client with a nasogastric tube connected to continuous gastric suction is mouth breathing, has dry mucous membranes, and has a foul breath odor. In planning care, which nursing intervention would be best to maintain the integrity of this client's oral mucosa? ANSWER Use diluted mouthwash and water to rinse the mouth after brushing teeth The nurse is caring for a client suspected of having appendicitis. Which should the nurse anticipate will be prescribed for this client? ANSWER No oral intake of liquids or food A health care provider asks the nurse to obtain a Salem Sump tube for gastric intubation. The nurse should correctly select which tube from the unit storage area? ANSWER A tube with a larger lumen and an air vent The nurse is performing colostomy irrigation on a client. During the irrigation, the client begins to complain of abdominal cramps. Which is the appropriate nursing action? ANSWER Stop the irrigation temporarily A client has asymptomatic diverticular disease. Which type of diet should the nurse anticipate being prescribed? ANSWER High-fiber diet