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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.
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You're patient is complaining of abdominal pain during assessment. What is your priority?
- A. Auscultate to determine changes in bowel sounds.
- B. Observe the contour of the abdomen.
- C. Palpate the abdomen for a mass.
- D. Percuss the abdomen to determine if fluid is present.
Correct Answer: A
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You promote hemodynamic stability in a patient with upper GI bleeding by:
- A. Encouraging oral fluid intake.
- B. Monitoring central venous pressure.
- C. Monitoring laboratory test results and vital signs.
- D. Giving blood, electrolyte and fluid replacement.
Correct Answer: D
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After an abdominal resection for colon cancer, Madeline returns to her room with a Jackson-Pratt drain in place. The purpose of the drain is to:
- A. Irrigate the incision with a saline solution.
- B. Prevent bacterial infection of the incision.
- C. Measure the amount of fluid lost after surgery.
- D. Prevent accumulation of drainage in the wound.
Correct Answer: D
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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
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A client's ulcerative colitis symptoms have been present for longer than 1 week. The nurse recognizes that the client should be assessed carefully for signs of which of the following complications?
- A. Heart failure
- B. DVT
- C. Hypokalemia
- D. Hypocalcemia
Correct Answer: C
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