Your teaching Anthony how to use his new colostomy. How much skin should remain exposed between the stoma and the ring of the appliance?
- A. 1/16"
- B. 1/4″
- C. 1/2"
- D. 1"
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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A patient has an acute upper GI hemorrhage. Your interventions include:
- A. Treating hypovolemia.
- B. Treating hypervolemia.
- C. Controlling the bleeding source.
- D. Treating shock and diagnosing the bleeding source.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Jerod is experiencing an acute episode of ulcerative colitis. What is the priority for this patient?
- A. Replace lost fluid and sodium.
- B. Monitor for increased serum glucose levels from steroid therapy.
- C. Restrict dietary intake of foods high in potassium.
- D. Note any change in the color and consistency of stools.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is to replace lost fluid and sodium. During an acute episode of ulcerative colitis, the priority is to manage the patient's fluid and electrolyte balance. This is crucial due to the potential for dehydration and electrolyte imbalances resulting from diarrhea and inflammation in the colon. Monitoring serum glucose levels (Choice B) may be important for patients on steroid therapy, but in this scenario, fluid and electrolyte balance take precedence. Restricting dietary intake of foods high in potassium (Choice C) is not a priority in the acute phase of ulcerative colitis. While noting changes in stool color and consistency (Choice D) is important for assessing the patient's gastrointestinal status, it is not the priority when managing acute ulcerative colitis.
When planning care for a client with ulcerative colitis who is experiencing symptoms, which client care activities can the nurse appropriately delegate to a unlicensed assistant?
- A. Assessing the client's bowel sounds
- B. Providing skin care following bowel movements
- C. Evaluating the client's response to antidiarrheal medications
- D. administration of pain medication every 4 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
You're caring for Betty with liver cirrhosis. Which of the following assessment findings leads you to suspect hepatic encephalopathy in her?
- A. Asterixis
- B. Chvostek's sign
- C. Trousseau's sign
- D. Hepatojugular reflex
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Rob is a 46 y.o. admitted to the hospital with a suspected diagnosis of Hepatitis B. He's jaundiced and reports weakness. Which intervention will you include in his care?
- A. Regular exercise.
- B. A low-protein diet.
- C. Allow patient to select his meals.
- D. Rest period after small, frequent meals.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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