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 area of the alimentary canal is the most common location for Crohn's disease?
- A. Ascending colon
- B. Descending colon
- C. Sigmoid colon
- D. Terminal ileum
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
The nurse instructs the ileostomy client to do which of the following as a part of essential care of the stoma?
- A. Cleanse the peristomal skin meticulously
- B. Take in high-fiber foods such as nuts
- C. Massage the area below the stoma
- D. Limit fluid intake to prevent diarrhea.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
The client has been admitted with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. The nurse would assess this client for pain that is:
- A. Severe and unrelenting, located in the epigastric area and radiating to the back.
- B. Severe and unrelenting, located in the left lower quadrant and radiating to the groin.
- C. Burning and aching, located in the epigastric area and radiating to the umbilicus.
- D. Burning and aching, located in the left lower quadrant and radiating to the hip.
Correct Answer: A
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.
A client has just had surgery for colon cancer. Which of the following disorders might the client develop?
- A. Peritonitis
- B. Diverticulosis
- C. Partial bowel obstruction
- D. Complete bowel obstruction
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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