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A client is postoperative day 1 following gastrostomy. The
nurse is planning interventions to address the nursing
diagnosis of Risk for Infection Related to Presence of
Wound and Tube. What intervention is most appropriate?
A) Administer antibiotics via the tube as prescribed.
B) Wash the area around the tube with soap and water
daily.
C) Cleanse the skin within 2 cm of the insertion site with
hydrogen peroxide once per shift.
D) Irrigate the skin surrounding the insertion site with
normal saline before each use. - Answer-B) Wash the area
around the tube with soap and water daily.
The nurse is assessing a client with has a percutaneous
endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube in place. On
inspection, the nurse observes moist, white patches on the
skin below the external retention bolster. What is the
nurse's best action?
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A) Perform skin care and apply antibiotic ointment as
prescribed
B) Apply an antifungal ointment as prescribed
C) Irrigate the PEG tube with sterile water
D) Ask the dietitian to reevaluate the client's feeding
formula - Answer-B) Apply an antifungal ointment as
prescribed
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative from
having a gastrostomy tube placed. What should the nurse
do on a daily basis to prevent skin breakdown?
A) Verify tube placement.
B) Loop adhesive tape around the tube and connect it
securely to the abdomen.
C) Gently rotate the tube.
D) Change the wet-to-dry dressing. - Answer-C) Gently
rotate the tube.
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A nurse is working with a client who has chronic
constipation. What should be included in client teaching to
promote normal bowel function?
A) Use glycerin suppositories on a regular basis.
B) Limit physical activity in order to promote bowel
peristalsis.
C) Consume high-residue, high-fiber foods.
D) Resist the urge to defecate until the urge becomes
intense. - Answer-C) Consume high-residue, high-fiber
foods.
A nurse is preparing to provide care for a client whose
exacerbation of ulcerative colitis has required hospital
admission. During an exacerbation of this health problem,
the nurse would anticipate that the client's stools will have
what characteristics?
A) Watery with blood and mucus
B) Hard and black or tarry
C) Dry and streaked with blood
D) Loose with visible fatty streaks - Answer-A) Watery with
blood and mucus
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A client admitted with acute diverticulitis has experienced
a sudden increase in temperature and reports a sudden
onset of exquisite abdominal tenderness. The nurse's
rapid assessment reveals that the client's abdomen is
uncharacteristically rigid on palpation. What is the nurse's
best response?
A) Administer a Fleet enema as prescribed and remain
with the client.
B) Contact the primary provider promptly and report these
signs of perforation.
C) Position the client supine and insert an NG tube.
D)
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be obstructed. - Answer-B) Contact the primary provider
promptly and report these signs of perforation.
A 35-year-old male client presents at the emergency
department with symptoms of a small bowel obstruction. In
collaboration with the primary provider, what intervention
should the nurse prioritize?
A) Insertion of a nasogastric tube
Complete NSG 3800 Exam 3 study guide for 2026–
2027||Verified Exam!!! Includes exam-style questions,
answers, and detailed rationales. Designed to help
you pass confidently and achieve top grades||Newest
Exam!!!
A client is postoperative day 1 following gastrostomy. The
nurse is planning interventions to address the nursing
diagnosis of Risk for Infection Related to Presence of
Wound and Tube. What intervention is most appropriate?
A) Administer antibiotics via the tube as prescribed.
B) Wash the area around the tube with soap and water
daily.
C) Cleanse the skin within 2 cm of the insertion site with
hydrogen peroxide once per shift.
D) Irrigate the skin surrounding the insertion site with
normal saline before each use. - Answer-B) Wash the area
around the tube with soap and water daily.
The nurse is assessing a client with has a percutaneous
endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube in place. On
inspection, the nurse observes moist, white patches on the
skin below the external retention bolster. What is the
nurse's best action?
,2|Page
A) Perform skin care and apply antibiotic ointment as
prescribed
B) Apply an antifungal ointment as prescribed
C) Irrigate the PEG tube with sterile water
D) Ask the dietitian to reevaluate the client's feeding
formula - Answer-B) Apply an antifungal ointment as
prescribed
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative from
having a gastrostomy tube placed. What should the nurse
do on a daily basis to prevent skin breakdown?
A) Verify tube placement.
B) Loop adhesive tape around the tube and connect it
securely to the abdomen.
C) Gently rotate the tube.
D) Change the wet-to-dry dressing. - Answer-C) Gently
rotate the tube.
,3|Page
A nurse is working with a client who has chronic
constipation. What should be included in client teaching to
promote normal bowel function?
A) Use glycerin suppositories on a regular basis.
B) Limit physical activity in order to promote bowel
peristalsis.
C) Consume high-residue, high-fiber foods.
D) Resist the urge to defecate until the urge becomes
intense. - Answer-C) Consume high-residue, high-fiber
foods.
A nurse is preparing to provide care for a client whose
exacerbation of ulcerative colitis has required hospital
admission. During an exacerbation of this health problem,
the nurse would anticipate that the client's stools will have
what characteristics?
A) Watery with blood and mucus
B) Hard and black or tarry
C) Dry and streaked with blood
D) Loose with visible fatty streaks - Answer-A) Watery with
blood and mucus
, 4|Page
A client admitted with acute diverticulitis has experienced
a sudden increase in temperature and reports a sudden
onset of exquisite abdominal tenderness. The nurse's
rapid assessment reveals that the client's abdomen is
uncharacteristically rigid on palpation. What is the nurse's
best response?
A) Administer a Fleet enema as prescribed and remain
with the client.
B) Contact the primary provider promptly and report these
signs of perforation.
C) Position the client supine and insert an NG tube.
D)
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be obstructed. - Answer-B) Contact the primary provider
promptly and report these signs of perforation.
A 35-year-old male client presents at the emergency
department with symptoms of a small bowel obstruction. In
collaboration with the primary provider, what intervention
should the nurse prioritize?
A) Insertion of a nasogastric tube
