Gregory has gastrointestinal bleeding and is experiencing hematochezia. You recognize this as
- A. Vomiting of bright red or maroon blood.
- B. Passage of black, tarry stool.
- C. Passage of red or maroon-colored stool.
- D. Coffee ground emesis.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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A patient with lung cancer develops syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). After reporting symptoms of weight gain, weakness, and nausea and vomiting to the physician, you would anticipate which initial order for the treatment of this patient?
- A. A fluid bolus as ordered.
- B. Fluid restrictions as ordered.
- C. Urinalysis as ordered.
- D. Sodium-restricted diet as ordered.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
What educational information related to nutrition would you provide to a client with anxiety?
- A. High blood pressure
- B. Increased heart rate
- C. Decreased oxygen supply
- D. Muscle relaxation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
What is the primary goal of treating otitis externa?
- A. Relieve pain
- B. Eliminate infection
- C. Restore hearing
- D. Prevent recurrence
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
How are pulse rate, volume, and rhythm used to identify the severity of shock and estimate the approximate reduction in blood volume?
- A. Decreased blood pressure
- B. Increased heart rate
- C. Fluid retention
- D. Muscle cramps
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
When the nurse takes a surgical consent form to an Asian woman for a signature after the surgeon has provided the information about the recommended surgery, the patient refuses to sign the consent form. What is the best response by the nurse?
- A. Didn’t you understand what the doctor told you about the surgery?
- B. Are there others with whom you want to talk before making this decision?
- C. Why won’t you sign this form? Do you want to do what the doctor recommended?
- D. I’ll have to call the surgeon and have your surgery cancelled until you can make a decision.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.