A client with cirrhosis of the liver has a daily prescription for lactulose. The nurse should plan to include which of the following when teaching the client how to administer this medication at home?
Expect to have between 2-5 soft stools per day
A nurse is caring for a client who has ulcerative colitis. The client has had several exacerbations over the past 3 years. Which of the following may be incorporated into the plan of care to minimize the risk of another exacerbation.
Teach the client progressive relaxation techniques, administer Rowasa rectally at bedtime, arrange the schedule to allow for daily rest periods, restrict the clients intake of caffeinated beverages
a nurse is monitoring a client who has peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following assessment findings indicates peritonitis secondary to ulcer perforation?
A client is receiving instruction from a nurse on how to manage chronic hep C at home. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates an understanding of the nursing instructions?
I will avoid medications containing acetaminophen
Which of the following lab results should a nurse report to the primary care provider regarding a client who has had alcoholic cirrhosis for several years?
A nurse is providing teaching to an older adult client who has mild diverticulitis. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding of the teaching?
I should eat foods that are low in fiber
A nurse is caring for a client who has GERD and has prescription for Reglan. The nurse should plan to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Involuntary facial movements
A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect?
A client is admitted for an acute onset of bacterial gastroenteritis. The nurse should question a prescription for which of the following?
A nurse is caring for a client who has a duodenal ulcer. Which of the following client reports should the nurse anticipate?
Pain occurs 1.5-3h after meals and during the night
A client has returned to the nursing unit following a gastrectomy. The nurse's priority is to assess for
A nurse is assessing a client who has acute Hep B. Which of the following is an expected assessment finding related to this condition?
A client with alcoholism presents to the ED reporting a sudden onset of severe back pain with vomiting for the past 18 hr. Which of the following lab results indicates that pancreatitis is the cause of the client's symptoms?
a nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Avoid taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
A client who has PSE is admitted with an elevated ammonia level. The client asks the nurse if she can have a larger portion of beef for dinner. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
You need to limit your protein intake, but you can have more fruits or vegetables
A client with peptic ulcer disease is prescribed a medication to decrease the production of hydrochloric acid. A nurse should anticipate administering which of the following medications
A nurse is teaching a client with cholecystitis is about her diet after discharge from the hospital. The nurse should recognize that the teaching was effective when the client selects which of the following foods?
A nurse is teaching a client how to prepare for a colonoscopy scheduled for the following afternoon. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Drink clear liquids for 24 hr prior to the procedure
A nurse should plan to take which of the following actions when caring for a client following surgical placement of a portal-systemic shunt for treatment of cirrhosis?
Measure abdominal girth daily
When assessing a client with colorectal cancer, the nurse should expect which of the following findings?
A client who is being discharged with a new colostomy is concerned about flatus and odor. To avoid these problems, the nurse should instruct the client to consume which of the following foods?
A client is being admitted to the med-surg unit with appendicitis. Which of the following should the nurse expect to find when assessing this client?
Oral temp, recent hx of N/V, RLQ pain
A client has been diagnosed with GERD after an esophagogastroduodenoscopy. The nurse should recognize the need for further teaching when the client sates.
I can continue to take Ditropan for incontinence when needed
A nurse is caring for a client with ascites who has just undergone a paracentesis. Which of the following is the best indication that the treatment has been effective?
A nurse is caring for a client admitted with cirrhosis. Which of the following is the highest priority assessment finding?
A client with GERD is being discharged from the hospital. The nurse recognizes that the client understands disease management principles when the client states,
I will decrease the amt of carbonated beverages I drink
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. Which of the following is the priority intervention that the nurse should anticipate implementing?
Provide patient-controlled analgesia
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy for colon cancer. The client asks the nurse why blood is being drawn for a CEA when the diagnosis of colon cancer has already been made. Which of the following would be an appropriate response by the nurse?
The CEA determines the efficacy of your chemotherapy
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has undergone an ileostomy. The nurse should instruct the client to contact the primary care provider if which of the following occurs?
The stoma is a reddish-purple color
A client is receiving info regarding dietary management to prevent dumping syndrome following gastrectomy. The nurse should encourage the client to include which of the following foods in his diet?