When a client has peptic ulcer disease, the nurse would expect a priority intervention to be:
- A. Assisting in inserting a Miller-Abbott tube
- B. Assisting in inserting an arterial pressure line
- C. Inserting a nasogastric tube
- D. Inserting an I.V.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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Which of the following tests is most commonly used to diagnose cholecystitis?
- A. Abdominal CT scan
- B. Abdominal ultrasound
- C. Barium swallow
- D. Endoscopy
Correct Answer: B
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
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 suspected gastric cancer undergoes an endoscopy of the stomach. Which of the following assessments made after the procedure would indicate the development of a potential complication?
- A. The client complains of a sore throat
- B. The client displays signs of sedation
- C. The client experiences a sudden increase in temperature
- D. The client demonstrates a lack of appetite
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Which of the following tests can be performed to diagnose a hiatal hernia?
- A. Colonoscopy
- B. Lower GI series
- C. Barium swallow
- D. Abdominal x-rays
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.