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Exam Solution
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Med/ Surg Proctored retake 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED
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COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (41C zm zm zm zm zm
BE)
QUESTION 1 zm
A nurse on a medical-
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surgical unit is admitting a client who has hepatitis B with ascites. Which of the follo
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wing actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
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A. Initiate contact precautions.
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B. Weigh the client weekly.
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C. Measure abdominal girth 7.5 cm (3 in) above the umbilicus.
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D. Provide a high-calorie and high-carbohydrate diet.
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ANSWER
D. Provide a high-calorie and high-carbohydrate diet.
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QUESTION 2 zm
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hepatitis should the nurse e
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xpect?
C. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 35 units/L
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A. Presence of immunoglobulin G antibodies (IgG)
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B. Positive EIA test
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D. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 15 IU/L
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ANSWER
B. Positive EIA test
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QUESTION 3 zm
A nurse is assessing a client who has advanced cirrhosis. The nurse should identify w
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hich of the following findings as indicators of hepatic encephalopathy? (Select all that
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apply.)
, A. Anorexia
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B. Change in orientation
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C. Asterixis
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D. Ascites
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E. Fetor hepaticus
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ANSWER
B. Change in orientation
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C. Asterixis
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E. Fetor hepaticus
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QUESTION 4 zm
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis. Which of the following medications ca
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n the nurse expect to administer to this client? (Select all that apply.)
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A. Diuretic
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B. Beta-blocking agent
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C. Opioid analgesic
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D. Lactulose
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E. Sedative
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ANSWER
A. Diuretic
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B. Beta-blocking agent
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D. Lactulose
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QUESTION 5 zm
A nurse is teaching a client who has hepatitis B about home care. Which of the followi
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ng instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
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A. Limit physical activity.
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B. Avoid alcohol.
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C. Take acetaminophen for comfort.
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D. Wear a mask when in public places.
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E. Eat small frequent meals.
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ANSWER
A. Limit physical activity.
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B. Avoid alcohol.
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E. Eat small frequent meals.
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QUESTION 6 zm
A nurse is reviewing the health record of a client who is to undergo total joint arthro
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plasty. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings as a contraindicatio
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Exam Solution
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Med/ Surg Proctored retake 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED
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COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (41C zm zm zm zm zm
BE)
QUESTION 1 zm
A nurse on a medical-
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surgical unit is admitting a client who has hepatitis B with ascites. Which of the follo
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wing actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
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A. Initiate contact precautions.
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B. Weigh the client weekly.
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C. Measure abdominal girth 7.5 cm (3 in) above the umbilicus.
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D. Provide a high-calorie and high-carbohydrate diet.
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ANSWER
D. Provide a high-calorie and high-carbohydrate diet.
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QUESTION 2 zm
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hepatitis should the nurse e
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xpect?
C. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 35 units/L
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A. Presence of immunoglobulin G antibodies (IgG)
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B. Positive EIA test
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D. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 15 IU/L
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ANSWER
B. Positive EIA test
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QUESTION 3 zm
A nurse is assessing a client who has advanced cirrhosis. The nurse should identify w
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hich of the following findings as indicators of hepatic encephalopathy? (Select all that
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apply.)
, A. Anorexia
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B. Change in orientation
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C. Asterixis
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D. Ascites
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E. Fetor hepaticus
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ANSWER
B. Change in orientation
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C. Asterixis
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E. Fetor hepaticus
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QUESTION 4 zm
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis. Which of the following medications ca
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A. Diuretic
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B. Beta-blocking agent
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C. Opioid analgesic
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D. Lactulose
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E. Sedative
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ANSWER
A. Diuretic
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B. Beta-blocking agent
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D. Lactulose
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QUESTION 5 zm
A nurse is teaching a client who has hepatitis B about home care. Which of the followi
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ng instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
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A. Limit physical activity.
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B. Avoid alcohol.
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C. Take acetaminophen for comfort.
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D. Wear a mask when in public places.
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E. Eat small frequent meals.
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ANSWER
A. Limit physical activity.
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B. Avoid alcohol.
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E. Eat small frequent meals.
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QUESTION 6 zm
A nurse is reviewing the health record of a client who is to undergo total joint arthro
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plasty. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings as a contraindicatio
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