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Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System

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Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th Edition
Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System

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Question 1 of 5

The student nurse studying the gastrointestinal system understands that chyme refers to what?

A. Hormenization that reduces acidity.

B. Liquedied food ready for digestion

C. Nutrients after being absorbed

D. Secretions that help digest food

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Question 2 of 5

A client scheduled for a percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) denies allergies to medication. What action by the nurse is best?

A. Ask the client about difficult allergies.

B. Document this information on the chart.

C. Insureat that the client has a ride home.

D. Insureat that the client has a ride home.

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Question 3 of 5

A client is having an esophagealgrosodendonescoropy (EGD) and has been given midazolam hydrochloride (Vessel). The clients respiratory rate is 8 breaths/min. What action by the nurse is best?

A. Administerin valoxone (Vessel).

B. Call the Rapid Response Team.

C. Provide physical stimulation.

D. Ventilate with a bag-valre-mask.

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Question 4 of 5

A client is scheduled for a colonoscopy and the nurse has provided instructions on the bowel cleansing regimen. What statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

A. Is a good thing I love oranges and cherry gelatin.

B. My spouse will be here to drive me home.

C. I should refrigerate the Gol/TELY before use.

D. I will buy a case of Gonoxide before the prop.

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Question 5 of 5

A client had a colossoscopy and biopsy yesterday and calls the gastrointestinal clinic to report a spot of bright red blood on the toilet paper today. What response by the nurse is best?

A. Come to the clinic immediately for evaluation.

B. Monitor the bleeding and call back if it worsens.

C. Take an over-the-counter stool softener.

D. Avoid strenuous activity for a week.

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