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Which of the following complications is thought to be the most common cause of appendicitis?
- A. A fecalith
- B. Bowel kinking
- C. Internal bowel occlusion
- D. Abdominal bowel swelling
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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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
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A client with a peptic ulcer is scheduled for a vagotomy. The client asks the nurse about the purpose of this procedure. The nurse tells the client that the procedure:
- A. Decreases food absorption in the stomach
- B. Heals the gastric mucosa
- C. Halts stress reactions
- D. Reduces the stimulus to acid secretions
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A client with liver dysfunction is having difficulty with protein metabolism. The nurse anticipates that the results of which of the following serum laboratory studies will be elevated?
- A. Lactic acid
- B. Ammonia
- C. Albumin
- D. Lactase
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: During deamination of proteins, the liver splits the amino group from the carbon-containing compound, which results in the formation of ammonia and a carbon residue. The liver then converts the toxic ammonia substance into urea, which can be excreted by the kidneys. Clients with liver dysfunction may have high serum ammonia levels as a result.
Which of the following tests can be used to diagnose ulcers?
- A. Abdominal x-ray
- B. Barium swallow
- C. Computed tomography (CT) scan
- D. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
Correct Answer: D
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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.