You're caring for Beth who underwent a Billroth II procedure (surgical removal of the pylorus and duodenum) for treatment of a peptic ulcer. Which findings suggest that the patient is developing dumping syndrome, a complication associated with this procedure?
- A. Flushed, dry skin.
- B. Headache and bradycardia.
- C. Dizziness and sweating.
- D. Dyspnea and chest pain.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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Britney, a 20 y.o. student is admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which laboratory findings do you expect to be abnormal for this patient?
- A. Serum creatinine and BUN
- B. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
- C. Serum amylase and lipase
- D. Cardiac enzymes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
You're caring for Carin who has just had ileostomy surgery. During the first 24 hours post-op, how much drainage can you expect from the ileostomy?
- A. 100 ml
- B. 500 ml
- C. 1500 ml
- D. 5000 ml
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
You're patient is complaining of abdominal pain during assessment. What is your priority?
- A. Auscultate to determine changes in bowel sounds.
- B. Observe the contour of the abdomen.
- C. Palpate the abdomen for a mass.
- D. Percuss the abdomen to determine if fluid is present.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A patient who underwent abdominal surgery now has a gaping incision due to delayed wound healing. Which method is correct when you irrigate a gaping abdominal incision with sterile normal saline solution, using a piston syringe?
- A. Rapidly instill a stream of irrigating solution into the wound.
- B. Apply a wet-to-dry dressing to the wound after the irrigation.
- C. Moisten the area around the wound with normal saline solution after the irrigation.
- D. Irrigate continuously until the solution becomes clear or all of the solution is used.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Your patient has a GI tract that is functioning, but has the inability to swallow foods. Which is the preferred method of feeding for your patient?
- A. TPN
- B. PPN
- C. NG feeding
- D. Oral liquid supplements
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.