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Arthur has a family history of colon cancer and is scheduled to have a sigmoidoscopy. He is crying as he tells you, "I know that I have colon cancer, too." Which response is most therapeutic?
- A. I know just how you feel.
- B. You seem upset.
- C. Oh, don't worry about it, everything will be just fine.
- D. Why do you think you have cancer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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Stephen is a 62 y.o. patient that has had a liver biopsy. Which of the following groups of signs alert you to a possible pneumothorax?
- A. Dyspnea and reduced or absent breath sounds over the right lung
- B. Tachycardia, hypotension, and cool, clammy skin
- C. Fever, rebound tenderness, and abdominal rigidity
- D. Redness, warmth, and drainage at the biopsy site
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Rob is a 46 y.o. admitted to the hospital with a suspected diagnosis of Hepatitis B. He's jaundiced and reports weakness. Which intervention will you include in his care?
- A. Regular exercise.
- B. A low-protein diet.
- C. Allow patient to select his meals.
- D. Rest period after small, frequent meals.
Correct Answer: D
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.
Jason, a 22 y.o. accident victim, requires an NG tube for feeding. What should you immediately do after inserting an NG tube for liquid enteral feedings?
- A. Aspirate for gastric secretions with a syringe.
- B. Begin feeding slowly to prevent cramping.
- C. Get an X-ray of the tip of the tube within 24 hours.
- D. Clamp off the tube until the feedings begin.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Sharon has cirrhosis of the liver and develops ascites. What intervention is necessary to decrease the excessive accumulation of serous fluid in her peritoneal cavity?
- A. Restrict fluids
- B. Encourage ambulation
- C. Increase sodium in the diet
- D. Give antacids as prescribed
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.