A client with irritable bowel syndrome is being prepared for discharge. Which of the following meal plans should the nurse give the client?
- A. Low fiber, low-fat
- B. High fiber, low-fat
- C. Low fiber, high-fat
- D. High-fiber, high-fat
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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Which of the following laboratory results would be expected in a client with peritonitis?
- A. Partial thromboplastin time above 100 seconds
- B. Hemoglobin level below 10 mg/dL
- C. Potassium level above 5.5 mEq/L
- D. White blood cell count above 15,000
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
After a right hemicolectomy for treatment of colon cancer, a 57-year old client is reluctant to turn while on bed rest. Which action by the nurse would be appropriate?
- A. Asking a co-worker to help turn the client
- B. Explaining to the client why turning is important.
- C. Allowing the client to turn when he's ready to do so
- D. Telling the client that the physician's order states he must turn every 2 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
The nurse is preparing a discharge teaching plan for the client who had an umbilical hernia repair. Which of the following would the nurse include in the plan?
- A. Restricting pain medication
- B. Maintaining bedrest
- C. Avoiding coughing
- D. Irrigating the drain
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Which of the following symptoms is a client with colon cancer most likely to exhibit?
- A. A change in appetite
- B. A change in bowel habits
- C. An increase in body weight
- D. An increase in body temperature
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
The client being seen in a physician's office has just been scheduled for a barium swallow the next day. The nurse writes down which of the following instructions for the client to follow before the test?
- A. Fast for 8 hours before the test
- B. Eat a regular supper and breakfast
- C. Continue to take all oral medications as scheduled.
- D. Monitor own bowel movement pattern for constipation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.