Ralph has a history of alcohol abuse and has acute pancreatitis. Which lab value is most likely to be elevated?
- A. Calcium
- B. Glucose
- C. Magnesium
- D. Potassium
Correct Answer: B
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You have to teach ostomy self care to a patient with a colostomy. You tell the patient to measure and cut the wafer:
- A. To the exact size of the stoma.
- B. About 1/16" larger than the stoma.
- C. About 1/8" larger than the stoma.
- D. About 1/4″ larger than the stoma.
Correct Answer: C
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Matt is a 49 y.o. with a hiatal hernia that you are about to counsel. Health care counseling for Matt should include which of the following instructions?
- A. Restrict intake of high-carbohydrate foods.
- B. Increase fluid intake with meals.
- C. Increase fat intake.
- D. Eat three regular meals a day.
Correct Answer: D
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Which goal of the client's care should take priority during the first days of hospitalization for an exacerbation of ulcerative colitis?
- A. Promoting self-care and independence
- B. Managing diarrhea
- C. Maintaining adequate nutrition
- D. Promoting rest and comfort
Correct Answer: B
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A patient has a severe exacerbation of ulcerative colitis. Long-term medications will probably include:
- A. Antacids.
- B. Antibiotics.
- C. Corticosteroids.
- D. Histamine2-receptor blockers.
Correct Answer: C
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You have a patient with achalasia (incomplete muscle relaxation of the GI tract, especially sphincter muscles). Which medications do you anticipate to administer?
- A. Isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil)
- B. Digoxin (Lanoxin)
- C. Captopril (Capoten)
- D. Propanolol (Inderal)
Correct Answer: A
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