The nurse is caring for a client with chronic gastritis. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that this client is at risk for which of the following vitamin deficiencies?
- A. Vitamin A
- B. Vitamin B12
- C. Vitamin C
- D. Vitamin E
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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A client is taking an antacid for treatment of a peptic ulcer. Which of the following statements best indicates that the client understands how to correctly take the antacid?
- A. I should take my antacid before I take my other medications.
- B. I need to decrease my intake of fluids so that I don't dilute the effects of my antacid.
- C. My antacid will be most effective if I take it whenever I experience stomach pains.
- D. It is best for me to take my antacid 1 to 3 hours after meals.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
After a subtotal gastrectomy, care of the client's nasogastric tube and drainage system should include which of the following nursing interventions?
- A. Irrigate the tube with 30 ml of sterile water every hour, if needed.
- B. Reposition the tube if it is not draining well
- C. Monitor the client for N/V, and abdominal distention
- D. Turn the machine to high suction of the drainage is sluggish on low suction.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
The nurse is evaluating the plan of care for a client with peptic ulcer disease with a nursing diagnosis of Acute Pain. The nurse would determine that the client has not met the expected outcomes if the client states
- A. That pain is relieved with histamine H2 receptor antagonists.
- B. That irritating foods have been eliminated from the diet.
- C. The client is being awakened at 2 AM with heartburn.
- D. The client has absence of pain before meals.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Expected outcomes for the client with peptic ulcer disease experiencing pain include elimination of irritating foods from the diet, ability to take prescribed medications that will reduce pain, reporting that the pain is relieved or prevented with medication, and an ability to sleep through the night without pain. The client who continues to be awakened by pain requires further modification of medication therapy, which may include adjustment of timing of histamine H2 receptor antagonist or an additional dose of antacid before the time when pain awakens the client.
The physician orders a Salem sump tube for gastrointestinal intubation. The nurse prepares for the insertion and obtains which of the following items from the supply room?
- A. A tube with a single lumen that connects to suction
- B. A tube with a large lumen and an air vent
- C. A Sengstaken-Blakemore tube
- D. A Dobbhoff weighted tube
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Which of the following factors should be the main focus of nursing management for a client hospitalized for cholecystitis?
- A. Administration of antibiotics
- B. Assessment for complications
- C. Preparation for lithotripsy
- D. Preparation for surgery
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.