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Findings during an endoscopic exam include a cobblestone appearance of the colon in your patient. The findings are characteristic of which disorder?
- A. Ulcer
- B. Crohn's disease
- C. Chronic gastritis
- D. Ulcerative colitis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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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. administration of pain medication every 4 hours
- C. Evaluating the client's response to antidiarrheal medications
- D. Maintaining intake and output records
Correct Answer: D
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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
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You're preparing a teaching plan for a 27 y.o. named Jeff who underwent surgery to close a temporary ileostomy. Which nutritional guideline do you include in this plan?
- A. There is no need to change eating habits.
- B. Eat six small meals a day.
- C. Eat the largest meal in the evening.
- D. Restrict fluid intake.
Correct Answer: B
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Anna is 45 y.o. and has a bleeding ulcer. Despite multiple blood transfusions, her HGB is 7.5g/dl and HCT is 27%. Her doctor determines that surgical intervention is necessary and she undergoes partial gastrectomy. Postoperative nursing care includes:
- A. Giving pain medication Q6H.
- B. Flushing the NG tube with sterile water.
- C. Positioning her in high Fowler's position.
- D. Keeping her NPO until the return of peristalsis.
Correct Answer: D
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You're caring for Beth who underwent a Billroth II procedure (surgical removal of the pylorus and duodenum) for treatment of a peptic ulcer. Which findings suggest that the patient is developing dumping syndrome, a complication associated with this procedure?
- A. Flushed, dry skin.
- B. Headache and bradycardia.
- C. Dizziness and sweating.
- D. Dyspnea and chest pain.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.