Which of the following symptoms is common with a hiatal hernia?
- A. Left arm pain
- B. Lower back pain
- C. Esophageal reflux
- D. Abdominal cramping
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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The nurse is reviewing the medication record of a client with acute gastritis. Which medication, if noted on the client's record, would the nurse question?
- A. Digoxin (Lanoxin)
- B. Indomethacin (Indocin)
- C. Furosemide (Lasix)
- D. Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A client is providing instructions to a client who is scheduled for an oral cholecystogram. The nurse tells the client to
- A. Eat a fat-free meal on the evening before the procedure.
- B. Maintain strict NPO status on the day of the procedure.
- C. Avoid oral intake except for water on the day of the procedure.
- D. Eat a high-fat meal for breakfast on the day of the procedure.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For an oral cholecystogram, the client should eat a fat-free meal the evening before the procedure and avoid oral intake except for water on the day of the procedure. During the test, the client may be given a high-fat meal or drink to stimulate gallbladder emptying. Choice A is incorrect because the client should have a fat-free meal, not a high-fat meal. Choice B is incorrect as strict NPO status is not required. Choice D is incorrect as a high-fat meal is not recommended for breakfast on the day of the procedure.
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.
The client is admitted to the hospital for treatment of acute hepatitis B. Which activity order would the nurse expect to be prescribed?
- A. Bedrest
- B. Encourage ambulation
- C. Out of bed in a chair
- D. No activity restrictions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A client has been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the stomach and is scheduled to undergo a subtotal gastrectomy (Billroth II procedure). During pre-operative teaching, the nurse is reinforcing information about the procedure. Which of the following explanations is most accurate?
- A. The procedure will result in enlargement of the pyloric sphincter
- B. The procedure will result in anastomosis of the gastric stump to the jejunum
- C. The procedure will result in removal of the duodenum
- D. The procedure will result in repositioning of the vagus nerve
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.