A client has a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube inserted for tube feedings. Before starting a continuous feeding, the nurse should place the client in which position?
- A. Semi-Fowlers
- B. Supine
- C. Reverse Trendelenburg
- D. High Fowler's
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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The client has just had surgery to create an ileostomy. The nurse assesses the client in the immediate post-op period for which of the following most frequent complications of this type of surgery?
- A. Intestinal obstruction
- B. Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
- C. Malabsorption of fat
- D. Folate deficiency
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Which of the following diagnostic tests may be performed to determine if a client has gastric cancer?
- A. Barium enema
- B. Colonoscopy
- C. Gastroscopy
- D. Serum chemistry levels
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
An enema is prescribed for a client with suspected appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
- A. Prepare 750 ml of irrigating solution warmed to 100*F
- B. Question the physician about the order
- C. Provide privacy and explain the procedure to the client
- D. Assist the client to left lateral Sim's position
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A client with which of the following conditions may be likely to develop rectal cancer?
- A. Adenomatous polyps
- B. Diverticulitis
- C. Hemorrhoids
- D. Peptic ulcer disease
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Which of the following factors is believed to be linked to Crohn's disease?
- A. Constipation
- B. Diet
- C. Hereditary
- D. Lack of exercise
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.