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Which of the following laboratory results would be expected in a client with peritonitis?
- A. Partial thromboplastin time above 100 seconds
- B. Hemoglobin level below 10 mg/dL
- C. Potassium level above 5.5 mEq/L
- D. White blood cell count above 15,000
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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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.
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
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Which of the following treatments is used for rectal cancer but not for colon cancer?
- A. Chemotherapy
- B. Colonoscopy
- C. Radiation
- D. Surgical resection
Correct Answer: C
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Radiation therapy is used to treat colon cancer before surgery for which of the following reasons?
- A. Reducing the size of the tumor
- B. Eliminating the malignant cells
- C. Curing the cancer
- D. Helping the bowel heal after surgery
Correct Answer: A
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Which of the following medications is most effective for treating the pain associated with irritable bowel disease?
- A. Acetaminophen
- B. Opiates
- C. Steroids
- D. Stool softeners
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.