Develop a teaching care plan for Angie who is about to undergo a liver biopsy. Which of the following points do you include?
- A. You'll need to lie on your stomach during the test.
- B. You'll need to lie on your right side after the test.
- C. During the biopsy you'll be asked to exhale deeply and hold it.
- D. The biopsy is performed under general anesthesia.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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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.
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.
Hepatic encephalopathy develops when the blood level of which substance increases?
- A. Ammonia
- B. Amylase
- C. Calcium
- D. Potassium
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Britney, a 20 y.o. student is admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which laboratory findings do you expect to be abnormal for this patient?
- A. Serum creatinine and BUN
- B. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
- C. Serum amylase and lipase
- D. Cardiac enzymes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A patient has an acute upper GI hemorrhage. Your interventions include:
- A. Treating hypovolemia.
- B. Treating hypervolemia.
- C. Controlling the bleeding source.
- D. Treating shock and diagnosing the bleeding source.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.