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The nurse is teaching the client how to perform a colostomy irrigation. To enhance the effectiveness of the irrigation and fecal returns, what measure should the nurse instruct the client to do?
- A. Increase fluid intake
- B. Reduce the amount of irrigation solution
- C. Perform the irrigation in the evening
- D. Place heat on the abdomen
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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The client who has undergone creation of a colostomy has a nursing diagnosis of Disturbed body image. The nurse would evaluate that the client is making the most significant progress toward identified goals if the client:
- A. Watches the nurse empty the colostomy bag
- B. Looks at the ostomy site
- C. Reads the ostomy product literature
- D. Practices cutting the ostomy appliance
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Practices cutting the ostomy appliance. This choice indicates that the client is actively involved in self-care and adapting to the colostomy. By practicing cutting the ostomy appliance, the client is demonstrating independence and self-management skills, showing significant progress towards overcoming the disturbed body image. Choices A, B, and C do not involve active participation in self-care tasks related to the colostomy, which are essential for the client's adaptation and acceptance.
Which of the following symptoms would a client in the early stages of peritonitis exhibit?
- A. Abdominal distention
- B. Abdominal pain and rigidity
- C. Hyperactive bowel sounds
- D. Right upper quadrant pain
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
The client being seen in a physician's office has just been scheduled for a barium swallow the next day. The nurse writes down which of the following instructions for the client to follow before the test?
- A. Fast for 8 hours before the test
- B. Eat a regular supper and breakfast
- C. Continue to take all oral medications as scheduled.
- D. Monitor own bowel movement pattern for constipation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Which of the following therapies is not included in the medical management of a client with peritonitis?
- A. Broad-spectrum antibiotics
- B. Electrolyte replacement
- C. I.V. fluids
- D. Regular diet
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Which of the following interventions should be included in the medical management of Crohn's disease?
- A. Increasing oral intake of fiber
- B. Administering laxatives
- C. Using long-term steroid therapy
- D. Increasing physical activity
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.