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You're developing the plan of care for a patient experiencing dumping syndrome after a Billroth II procedure. Which dietary instructions do you include?
- A. Omit fluids with meals.
- B. Increase carbohydrate intake.
- C. Decrease protein intake.
- D. Decrease fat intake.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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- A. Flushed, dry skin.
- B. Headache and bradycardia.
- C. Dizziness and sweating.
- D. Dyspnea and chest pain.
Correct Answer: C
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The student nurse is teaching the family of a patient with liver failure. You instruct them to limit which foods in the patient's diet?
- A. Meats and beans.
- B. Butter and gravies.
- C. Potatoes and pastas.
- D. Cakes and pastries.
Correct Answer: A
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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
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Ralph has a history of alcohol abuse and has acute pancreatitis. Which lab value is most likely to be elevated?
- A. Calcium
- B. Glucose
- C. Magnesium
- D. Potassium
Correct Answer: B
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Donald is a 61 y.o. man with diverticulitis. Diverticulitis is characterized by:
- A. Periodic rectal hemorrhage.
- B. Hypertension and tachycardia.
- C. Vomiting and elevated temperature.
- D. Crampy and lower left quadrant pain and low-grade fever.
Correct Answer: D
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