The most important pathophysiologic factor contributing to the formation of esophageal varices is:
- A. Decreased prothrombin formation
- B. Decreased albumin formation by the liver
- C. Portal hypertension
- D. Increased central venous pressure
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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While caring for a client with peptic ulcer disease, the client reports that he has been nauseated most of the day and is now feeling lightheaded and dizzy. Based upon these findings, which nursing actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to take?
- A. Administering an antacid hourly until nausea subsides.
- B. Monitoring the client's vital signs
- C. Notifying the family and friends of the client's symptoms
- D. Initiating oxygen therapy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A client being treated for chronic cholecystitis should be given which of the following instructions?
- A. Increase rest
- B. Avoid antacids
- C. Increase protein in diet
- D. Use anticholinergics as prescribed
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A client with a peptic ulcer reports epigastric pain that frequently awakens her at night, a feeling of fullness in the abdomen, and a feeling of anxiety about her health. Based on this information, which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate?
- A. Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements related to anorexia.
- B. Disturbed Sleep Pattern related to epigastric pain
- C. Ineffective Coping related to exacerbation of duodenal ulcer
- D. Activity Intolerance related to abdominal pain
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Which of the following conditions can cause a hiatal hernia?
- A. Increased intrathoracic pressure
- B. Weakness of the esophageal muscle
- C. Increased esophageal muscle pressure
- D. Weakness of the diaphragmic muscle
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
The nurse would assess the client experiencing an acute episode of cholecystitis for pain that is located in the right:
- A. Upper quadrant and radiates to the left scapula and shoulder
- B. Upper quadrant and radiates to the right scapula and shoulder
- C. Lower quadrant and radiates to the umbilicus
- D. Lower quadrant and radiates to the back
Correct Answer: B
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