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NURS 327 EXAM 3 LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A nurse caring for a client with small-bowel obstruction should
plan to implement which nursing intervention first? - ANSWER-
administer IV fluids
What is the primary nursing diagnosis for a client with a bowel
obstruction? - ANSWER-deficient fluid volume
Which type of diarrhea is caused by increased production of water
and electrolytes by the intestinal mucosa and their secretion into
the intestinal lumen? - ANSWER-secretory diarrhea
Which of the following is the diagnostic of choice if the suspected
diagnosis is diverticulitis? - ANSWER-Computed tomography
scan
Which symptom characterizes regional enteritis? - ANSWER-
Transmural thickening
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A client has a 10-year history of Crohn's disease and is seeing the
physician due to increased diarrhea and fatigue. What is the
recommended dietary approach to treat Crohn's disease? -
ANSWER-dietary approach varies.
A client has been diagnosed with cancer in the descending colon.
Which symptoms would the nurse expect the client to report?
Select all that apply. - ANSWER-narrowing of stools
constipation
A client has been brought into the ED via ambulance, reporting
acute generalized abdominal pain, nausea, fever, and
constipation. The healthcare provider suspects appendicitis, but
testing has not been performed yet to make a definitive diagnosis.
What will the nurse most likely do while initially caring for this
client? - ANSWER-Explain to the client why analgesics are being
withheld.
A client is diagnosed with colon cancer, located in the lower third
of the rectum. What does the nurse understand will be the
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surgical treatment option for this client? - ANSWER-
Abdominoperineal resection
A resident at a long-term care facility lost the ability to swallow
following a stroke 4 years ago. The client receives nutrition via a
PEG tube, has adapted well to the tube feedings, and remains
physically and socially active. Occasionally, the client develops
constipation that requires administration of a laxative to restore
regular bowel function. What is the most likely cause of this
client's constipation? - ANSWER-lack of free water intake
The nurse caring for a client with diverticulitis is preparing to
administer the client's medications. The nurse anticipates
administration of which category of medication because of the
client's diverticulitis? - ANSWER-antispasmotics
A nurse cares for clients who undergo bariatric surgery due to
obesity. When teaching the client on the most successful surgery
in clients with very high BMI's, which procedure will the nurse
mention? - ANSWER-Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal
switch
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A client with obesity reports taking orlistat in order to aid in weight
loss. Which medication order for the client will the nurse
question? - ANSWER-Cyclosporine
A nurse prepares nutrition education for a client who will undergo
bariatric surgery. What nutrition suggestion best indicates a
beneficial effect on the number and quality of bowel movements
the client may have after surgery? - ANSWER-avoid high-fat
foods
A client who is post op bariatric surgery reports diarrhea. What is
the most likely cause of the client's symptoms? - ANSWER-pooor
dietary choices`
A client who is post op from bariatric surgery reports constipation.
What is the most likely cause of the client's symptoms? -
ANSWER-insufficient water intake
A nurse cares for a client who is 36 hours postoperative from
bariatric surgery and is suspected of having a hemorrhage related
NURS 327 EXAM 3 LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A nurse caring for a client with small-bowel obstruction should
plan to implement which nursing intervention first? - ANSWER-
administer IV fluids
What is the primary nursing diagnosis for a client with a bowel
obstruction? - ANSWER-deficient fluid volume
Which type of diarrhea is caused by increased production of water
and electrolytes by the intestinal mucosa and their secretion into
the intestinal lumen? - ANSWER-secretory diarrhea
Which of the following is the diagnostic of choice if the suspected
diagnosis is diverticulitis? - ANSWER-Computed tomography
scan
Which symptom characterizes regional enteritis? - ANSWER-
Transmural thickening
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A client has a 10-year history of Crohn's disease and is seeing the
physician due to increased diarrhea and fatigue. What is the
recommended dietary approach to treat Crohn's disease? -
ANSWER-dietary approach varies.
A client has been diagnosed with cancer in the descending colon.
Which symptoms would the nurse expect the client to report?
Select all that apply. - ANSWER-narrowing of stools
constipation
A client has been brought into the ED via ambulance, reporting
acute generalized abdominal pain, nausea, fever, and
constipation. The healthcare provider suspects appendicitis, but
testing has not been performed yet to make a definitive diagnosis.
What will the nurse most likely do while initially caring for this
client? - ANSWER-Explain to the client why analgesics are being
withheld.
A client is diagnosed with colon cancer, located in the lower third
of the rectum. What does the nurse understand will be the
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surgical treatment option for this client? - ANSWER-
Abdominoperineal resection
A resident at a long-term care facility lost the ability to swallow
following a stroke 4 years ago. The client receives nutrition via a
PEG tube, has adapted well to the tube feedings, and remains
physically and socially active. Occasionally, the client develops
constipation that requires administration of a laxative to restore
regular bowel function. What is the most likely cause of this
client's constipation? - ANSWER-lack of free water intake
The nurse caring for a client with diverticulitis is preparing to
administer the client's medications. The nurse anticipates
administration of which category of medication because of the
client's diverticulitis? - ANSWER-antispasmotics
A nurse cares for clients who undergo bariatric surgery due to
obesity. When teaching the client on the most successful surgery
in clients with very high BMI's, which procedure will the nurse
mention? - ANSWER-Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal
switch
, 4|Page
A client with obesity reports taking orlistat in order to aid in weight
loss. Which medication order for the client will the nurse
question? - ANSWER-Cyclosporine
A nurse prepares nutrition education for a client who will undergo
bariatric surgery. What nutrition suggestion best indicates a
beneficial effect on the number and quality of bowel movements
the client may have after surgery? - ANSWER-avoid high-fat
foods
A client who is post op bariatric surgery reports diarrhea. What is
the most likely cause of the client's symptoms? - ANSWER-pooor
dietary choices`
A client who is post op from bariatric surgery reports constipation.
What is the most likely cause of the client's symptoms? -
ANSWER-insufficient water intake
A nurse cares for a client who is 36 hours postoperative from
bariatric surgery and is suspected of having a hemorrhage related
