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Question 1 of 61
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with GERD. Which nursing interventions should be implemented?
A. Place the client prone in bed and administer nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications.
B. Have the client remain upright at all times and walk for 30 minutes three (3) times a week.
C. Instruct the client to maintain a right lateral side-lying position and take antacids before meals.
D. Elevate the head of the bed (HOB) 30 degrees and discuss lifestyle modifications with the client.
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Question 2 of 61
Which statement made by the client indicates to the nurse the client may be experiencing GERD?
A. My chest hurts when I walk up the stairs in my home.
B. I take antacid tablets with me wherever I go.
C. My spouse tells me I snore very loudly at night.
D. I drink six (6) to seven (7) soft drinks every day.
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Question 3 of 61
The client diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease has a serum potassium level of 3.4 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse implement first?
A. Notify the health-care provider (HCP).
B. Assess the client for muscle weakness.
C. Request telemetry for the client.
D. Prepare to administer potassium IV.
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Question 4 of 61
The client diagnosed with ulcerative colitis has an ileostomy. Which statement indicates the client needs more teaching concerning the ileostomy?
A. My stoma should be pink and moist.
B. I will irrigate my ileostomy every morning.
C. If I get a red, bumpy, itchy rash I will call my HCP.
D. I will change my pouch if it starts leaking.
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Question 5 of 61
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with rule-out peptic ulcer disease. Which test confirms this diagnosis?
A. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
B. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
C. Occult blood test.
D. Gastric acid stimulation.
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