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You're caring for Lewis, a 67 y.o. patient with liver cirrhosis who develops ascites and requires paracentesis. Relief of which symptom indicated that the paracentesis was effective?
- A. Pruritus
- B. Dyspnea
- C. Jaundice
- D. Peripheral Neuropathy
Correct Answer: B
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Regina is a 46 y.o. woman with ulcerative colitis. You expect her stools to look like:
- A. Watery and frothy.
- B. Bloody and mucoid.
- C. Firm and well-formed.
- D. Alternating constipation and diarrhea.
Correct Answer: B
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Sharon has cirrhosis of the liver and develops ascites. What intervention is necessary to decrease the excessive accumulation of serous fluid in her peritoneal cavity?
- A. Restrict fluids
- B. Encourage ambulation
- C. Increase sodium in the diet
- D. Give antacids as prescribed
Correct Answer: A
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Findings during an endoscopic exam include a cobblestone appearance of the colon in your patient. The findings are characteristic of which disorder?
- A. Ulcer
- B. Crohn's disease
- C. Chronic gastritis
- D. Ulcerative colitis
Correct Answer: B
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Gail is scheduled for a cholecystectomy. After completion of preoperative teaching, Gail states,"If I lie still and avoid turning after the operation, I'll avoid pain. Do you think this is a good idea?" What is the best response?
- A. You'll need to turn from side to side every 2 hours.
- B. It's always a good idea to rest quietly after surgery.
- C. The doctor will probably order you to lie flat for 24 hours.
- D. Why don't you decide about activity after you return from the recovery room?
Correct Answer: A
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A 29 y.o. patient has an acute episode of ulcerative colitis. What diagnostic test confirms this diagnosis?
- A. Barium Swallow.
- B. Stool examination.
- C. Gastric analysis.
- D. Sigmoidoscopy.
Correct Answer: D
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