Med Surge GI | UPDATE |COMPREHENSIVE FREQUENT MOST-TESTED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS/SOLUTIONS|GET IT 100% ACCURATE!!
A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from an acute episode of
alcoholism. Which component of a therapeutic diet should the nurse encourage
the client to consume? - answers-High protein
A client is scheduled to begin chemotherapy two weeks after the client had
surgery for colon cancer. The nurse explains to the client that the delay in
instituting drug therapy is planned because the chemotherapy: - answers-
Interferes with cell growth and delays wound healing
A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of cholecystitis. For which clinical
manifestation of obstructive jaundice should the nurse assess the client? -
answers-Clay-colored stools
A health care provider prescribes a sigmoidoscopy for one client and a barium
enema for another client. What is a nursing responsibility common to preparing
both of these clients for these procedures? - answers-Ensuring an understanding
of the procedure
A client has a paracentesis during which 1500 mL of fluid is removed. The nurse
should monitor the client carefully for - answers-Hypovolemic shock
,A client who had abdominal surgery asks the nurse about when the client can
return to work after discharge. The most appropriate response by the nurse is: -
answers-"What type of work did you have in mind?"
A client with gastric ulcer disease asks the nurse why the health care provider
has prescribed metronidazole (Flagyl). The nurse explains, "Antibiotics are
prescribed to: - answers-Treat Helicobacter pylori infection."
After a bilateral inguinal hernia repair (herniorrhaphy) the nurse should assess
the client for the development of: - answers-Urinary retention
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of cancer of the colon. What information
about malignant tumors of the colon should the nurse consider when caring for
this client? - answers-Intestinal obstructions usually are malignant
A nurse educator of a college health course is discussing tattoos with the class.
Which type of hepatitis associated with tattoos should the nurse include in the
teaching plan? - answers-Hepatitis-C
A nurse is planning care for a client admitted to the hospital with abdominal
spasms and pain associated with severe diarrhea. What primary serum blood level
should the nurse monitor? - answers-Potassium
, A client is admitted to the hospital with ascites. The client reports drinking a quart
of vodka mixed in orange juice every day for the past three months. To assess the
potential for withdrawal symptoms, which question would be appropriate for the
nurse to ask the client? - answers-"When was your last drink of vodka?
A client has a body mass index (BMI) of 35 and verbalizes the need to lose weight.
The nurse encourages the client to lose weight safely by changing which dietary
habits? - answers-Decrease portion size and fat intake
A self-help group of clients with irritable bowel syndrome have invited a nurse to
present a program on nutrition. Which substance should the nurse teach the
clients to minimize in the diet to decrease gastrointestinal (GI) irritability? -
answers-Cola drinks
The postoperative prescriptions for a client who had repair of an inguinal hernia
include docusate sodium (Colace) daily. Before discharge, the nurse teaches the
client that an intermittent side effect of this medication may be: - answers-Mild
abdominal cramping
An 85-year-old client has a three-day history of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
The client develops weakness and confusion and is admitted to the hospital. To
best monitor the client's rehydration status, the nurse should assess the client's:
- answers-Daily weight
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS/SOLUTIONS|GET IT 100% ACCURATE!!
A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from an acute episode of
alcoholism. Which component of a therapeutic diet should the nurse encourage
the client to consume? - answers-High protein
A client is scheduled to begin chemotherapy two weeks after the client had
surgery for colon cancer. The nurse explains to the client that the delay in
instituting drug therapy is planned because the chemotherapy: - answers-
Interferes with cell growth and delays wound healing
A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of cholecystitis. For which clinical
manifestation of obstructive jaundice should the nurse assess the client? -
answers-Clay-colored stools
A health care provider prescribes a sigmoidoscopy for one client and a barium
enema for another client. What is a nursing responsibility common to preparing
both of these clients for these procedures? - answers-Ensuring an understanding
of the procedure
A client has a paracentesis during which 1500 mL of fluid is removed. The nurse
should monitor the client carefully for - answers-Hypovolemic shock
,A client who had abdominal surgery asks the nurse about when the client can
return to work after discharge. The most appropriate response by the nurse is: -
answers-"What type of work did you have in mind?"
A client with gastric ulcer disease asks the nurse why the health care provider
has prescribed metronidazole (Flagyl). The nurse explains, "Antibiotics are
prescribed to: - answers-Treat Helicobacter pylori infection."
After a bilateral inguinal hernia repair (herniorrhaphy) the nurse should assess
the client for the development of: - answers-Urinary retention
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of cancer of the colon. What information
about malignant tumors of the colon should the nurse consider when caring for
this client? - answers-Intestinal obstructions usually are malignant
A nurse educator of a college health course is discussing tattoos with the class.
Which type of hepatitis associated with tattoos should the nurse include in the
teaching plan? - answers-Hepatitis-C
A nurse is planning care for a client admitted to the hospital with abdominal
spasms and pain associated with severe diarrhea. What primary serum blood level
should the nurse monitor? - answers-Potassium
, A client is admitted to the hospital with ascites. The client reports drinking a quart
of vodka mixed in orange juice every day for the past three months. To assess the
potential for withdrawal symptoms, which question would be appropriate for the
nurse to ask the client? - answers-"When was your last drink of vodka?
A client has a body mass index (BMI) of 35 and verbalizes the need to lose weight.
The nurse encourages the client to lose weight safely by changing which dietary
habits? - answers-Decrease portion size and fat intake
A self-help group of clients with irritable bowel syndrome have invited a nurse to
present a program on nutrition. Which substance should the nurse teach the
clients to minimize in the diet to decrease gastrointestinal (GI) irritability? -
answers-Cola drinks
The postoperative prescriptions for a client who had repair of an inguinal hernia
include docusate sodium (Colace) daily. Before discharge, the nurse teaches the
client that an intermittent side effect of this medication may be: - answers-Mild
abdominal cramping
An 85-year-old client has a three-day history of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
The client develops weakness and confusion and is admitted to the hospital. To
best monitor the client's rehydration status, the nurse should assess the client's:
- answers-Daily weight
