ATI MED SURG 2 GASTROINTESTINAL LATEST
ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIOANLES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a client who has cholelithiasis and will undergo a
cholecystectomy. The client says she does not understand how she will
be alright without her gallbladder. The nurse should explain that which of
the following is the main function of the gallbladder ?
Storing bile
A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 days postoperative following abdominal
surgery. The client states, "Something just popped when I coughed."
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first ?
Cover the client's wound with a sterile, moist dressing
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a gastric
bypass.
The nurse notes that bowel sounds are present. Which of the following
foods should the nurse provide at the initial feeding ?
Clear liquids
A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hours postoperative following a
laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following findings should
the nurse expect ?
,Right shoulder pain
A nurse is caring for a client who has recovered from acute diverticulitis. The
nurse
should instruct the client to increase his intake of which of the following
foods when the inflammation subsides ?
Cabbage and peaches
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client regarding nutrition. Which of
the following statements should the nurse include about nutrients ?
Protein builds and repairs body tissue."
A nurse is obtaining a guaiac test from a client. The nurse should identify
that the guaiac test is performed to detect which of the following ?
Blood in stool
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has cholelithiasis.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan
?
Decrease the client's fat intake
, A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo a liver biopsy for a
suspected malignancy. Which of the following laboratory findings should
the nurse monitor prior to the procedure ?
Prothrombin time
A nurse is caring for a client who had a gastric resection to treat
adenocarcinoma of the stomach. The client tells the nurse in the PACU that
he does not remember why the surgeon said he had to have a tube in his
nose. The nurse should explain that the NG tube serves which of the
following purposes ?
Preventing excessive pressure on suture lines
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diverticulitis about
preventing acute attacks. Which of the following foods should the nurse
recommend ?
Foods high in fiber
A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with a client who has ulcerative
colitis. Which of the following food selections by the client indicates an
understanding of the
teaching ?
Roasted chicken and white rice
ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIOANLES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for a client who has cholelithiasis and will undergo a
cholecystectomy. The client says she does not understand how she will
be alright without her gallbladder. The nurse should explain that which of
the following is the main function of the gallbladder ?
Storing bile
A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 days postoperative following abdominal
surgery. The client states, "Something just popped when I coughed."
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first ?
Cover the client's wound with a sterile, moist dressing
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a gastric
bypass.
The nurse notes that bowel sounds are present. Which of the following
foods should the nurse provide at the initial feeding ?
Clear liquids
A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hours postoperative following a
laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following findings should
the nurse expect ?
,Right shoulder pain
A nurse is caring for a client who has recovered from acute diverticulitis. The
nurse
should instruct the client to increase his intake of which of the following
foods when the inflammation subsides ?
Cabbage and peaches
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client regarding nutrition. Which of
the following statements should the nurse include about nutrients ?
Protein builds and repairs body tissue."
A nurse is obtaining a guaiac test from a client. The nurse should identify
that the guaiac test is performed to detect which of the following ?
Blood in stool
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has cholelithiasis.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan
?
Decrease the client's fat intake
, A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo a liver biopsy for a
suspected malignancy. Which of the following laboratory findings should
the nurse monitor prior to the procedure ?
Prothrombin time
A nurse is caring for a client who had a gastric resection to treat
adenocarcinoma of the stomach. The client tells the nurse in the PACU that
he does not remember why the surgeon said he had to have a tube in his
nose. The nurse should explain that the NG tube serves which of the
following purposes ?
Preventing excessive pressure on suture lines
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diverticulitis about
preventing acute attacks. Which of the following foods should the nurse
recommend ?
Foods high in fiber
A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with a client who has ulcerative
colitis. Which of the following food selections by the client indicates an
understanding of the
teaching ?
Roasted chicken and white rice
