Targeted Gastrointestinal – Flashcards
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A nurse is caring for a client who has colorectal cancer and is receiving chemotherapy. The client asks the nurse why blood is being drawn for a carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
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The CEA determines the efficacy of your chemotherapy
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A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new prescription for medications to treat peptic ulcer disease. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications inhibits gastric acid secretion?
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Famotidine
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A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client following an ileostomy. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following findings to the provider?
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Dark purple stoma
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A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new colostomy and is concerned about flatus and odor. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
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Yogurt
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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has hepatic cirrhosis. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse report to the provider?
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Ammonia 160 mcg/dl
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A nurse is assessing a client who has peritonitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
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Board-like abdomen
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A nurse is reviewing the prescriptions for a client who has Campylobacter enteritis. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider?
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Milk of magnesia
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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who has colorectal cancer. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
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Hemoglobin 9.1 g/dl
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A nurse is assessing a client who has cirrhosis. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
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Bloody stools
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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
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Increased serum amylase
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A nurse is caring for a client who has ulcerative colitis. The client has had several exacerbations over the past 3 years. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the plan of care to minimize the risk of further exacerbations?
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Use progressive relaxation techniques Arrange activities to allow for daily rest periods Restrict intake of carbonated beverages
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A nurse is teaching a client how to prepare for a colonoscopy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
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Drink clear liquids for 24 hr prior to the procedure, and then take nothing by mouth for 6 hr before the procedure
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A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has chronic cholecystitis. Which of the following food selections by the client indicates the teaching was effective?
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Bananas
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A nurse is caring for a client who has hepatic encephalopathy. The clients asks the nurse if she can have a larger portion of beef for dinner. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
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You should limit your animal protein intake. Can I get you a veggie burger instead?
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A nurse is providing discharge teaching for an older adult client who has mild diverticulitis. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
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I should eat foods that are low in fiber
