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A client's ulcerative colitis symptoms have been present for longer than 1 week. The nurse recognizes that the client should be assessed carefully for signs of which of the following complications?
- A. Heart failure
- B. DVT
- C. Hypokalemia
- D. Hypocalcemia
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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After an abdominal resection for colon cancer, Madeline returns to her room with a Jackson-Pratt drain in place. The purpose of the drain is to:
- A. Irrigate the incision with a saline solution.
- B. Prevent bacterial infection of the incision.
- C. Measure the amount of fluid lost after surgery.
- D. Prevent accumulation of drainage in the wound.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
You're discharging Nathaniel with hepatitis B. Which statement suggests understanding by the patient?
- A. Now I can never get hepatitis again.
- B. I can safely give blood after 3 months.
- C. I'll never have a problem with my liver again, even if I drink alcohol.
- D. My family knows that if I get tired and start vomiting, I may be getting sick again.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
When planning care for a client with ulcerative colitis who is experiencing symptoms, which client care activities can the nurse appropriately delegate to a unlicensed assistant?
- A. Assessing the client's bowel sounds
- B. Providing skin care following bowel movements
- C. Evaluating the client's response to antidiarrheal medications
- D. administration of pain medication every 4 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Nathaniel has severe pruritus due to having hepatitis B. What is the best intervention for his comfort?
- A. Give tepid baths.
- B. Avoid lotions and creams.
- C. Use hot water to increase vasodilation.
- D. Use cold water to decrease the itching.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
You're developing the plan of care for a patient experiencing dumping syndrome after a Billroth II procedure. Which dietary instructions do you include?
- A. Omit fluids with meals.
- B. Increase carbohydrate intake.
- C. Decrease protein intake.
- D. Decrease fat intake.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.