Which of the following aspects is the priority focus of nursing management for a client with peritonitis?
- A. Fluid and electrolyte balance
- B. Gastric irrigation
- C. Pain management
- D. Psychosocial issues
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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Which of the following symptoms indicates diverticulosis?
- A. No symptoms exist
- B. Change in bowel habits
- C. Anorexia with low-grade fever
- D. Episodic, dull, or steady midabdominal pain
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A nurse is monitoring a client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of appendicitis. The client is scheduled for surgery in 2 hours. The client begins to complain of increased abdominal pain and begins to vomit. On assessment the nurse notes that the abdomen is distended and the bowel sounds are diminished. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
- A. Administer dilaudid
- B. Notify the physician
- C. Call and ask the operating room team to perform the surgery as soon as possible
- D. Reposition the client and apply a heating pad on a warm setting to the client's abdomen.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A client with irritable bowel syndrome is being prepared for discharge. Which of the following meal plans should the nurse give the client?
- A. Low fiber, low-fat
- B. High fiber, low-fat
- C. Low fiber, high-fat
- D. High-fiber, high-fat
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Care for the postoperative client after gastric resection should focus on which of the following problems?
- A. Body image
- B. Nutritional needs
- C. Skin care
- D. Spiritual needs
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A client with which of the following conditions may be likely to develop rectal cancer?
- A. Adenomatous polyps
- B. Diverticulitis
- C. Hemorrhoids
- D. Peptic ulcer disease
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.