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NSG121- FINAL EXAM (UNIT 3)The nurse monitors for which complication in the client who has undergone a barium enema: a. Fluid overload B. Constipation C. Diarrhea D. Dehydration - correct answer B. Constipation The nurse places the client in which position for a gastrointestinal assessment to promote relaxation of the abdominal muscles? A. side-lying with arms above the head and knees flexed B. semirecumbent with knees extended and arms at the side C. sitting upright with arms relaxed in the lap and feet on the floor D. supine with arms at the side and knees flexed - correct answer D. supine with arms at the side and knees flexed The nurse correlates which clinical manifestation as a normal age-related variant in an older adult? A. Diarrhea b. Melena C. Anorexia D. Constipation - correct answer D. Constipation A patient had an upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage and now has a nasogastric (NG) tube. What comfort measure may the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? a. Lavaging the tube with ice water b. Performing frequent oral care c. Re-positioning the tube q4hr d. Taking and recording vital signs - correct answer b. Performing frequent oral care