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The client has just had surgery to create an ileostomy. The nurse assesses the client in the immediate post-op period for which of the following most frequent complications of this type of surgery?
- A. Intestinal obstruction
- B. Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
- C. Malabsorption of fat
- D. Folate deficiency
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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- A. Pasta
- B. Boiled rice
- C. Bran
- D. Low-fat cheese
Correct Answer: C
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- A. Bloody diarrhea
- B. Narrow stools
- C. N/V
- D. Steatorrhea
Correct Answer: D
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- A. Prepare 750 ml of irrigating solution warmed to 100*F
- B. Question the physician about the order
- C. Provide privacy and explain the procedure to the client
- D. Assist the client to left lateral Sim's position
Correct Answer: B
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A client with rectal cancer may exhibit which of the following symptoms?
- A. Abdominal fullness
- B. Gastric fullness
- C. Rectal bleeding
- D. Right upper quadrant pain
Correct Answer: C
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Which of the following diagnostic tests may be performed to determine if a client has gastric cancer?
- A. Barium enema
- B. Colonoscopy
- C. Gastroscopy
- D. Serum chemistry levels
Correct Answer: C
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