2026-2027 NSG 3800 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS
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A+ GRADE VERIFIED ANSWERS
A nurse is caring for a client with constipation whose
primary provider has recommended senna (Senokot) for
the management of this condition. The nurse should
provide which of the following education points?
A) "Limit your fluid intake temporarily so you don't get
diarrhea."
B) "Avoid taking the drug on a long-term basis."
C) "Make sure to take a multivitamin with each dose."
D) "Take this on an empty stomach to ensure maximum
effect." Correct Answer B) "Avoid taking the drug on a
long-term basis."
The nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing
diagnostic testing for suspected malabsorption. When
taking this client's health history and performing the
physical assessment, the nurse should recognize what
finding as most consistent with this diagnosis?
A) Recurrent constipation coupled with weight loss
B) Foul-smelling diarrhea that contains fat
C) Fever accompanied by a rigid, tender abdomen
D) Bloody bowel movements accompanied by fecal
incontinence Correct Answer B) Foul-smelling diarrhea
that contains fat
,A nurse is providing care for a client who has a diagnosis
of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). When planning this
client's care, the nurse should collaborate with the client
and prioritize what goal?
A) Client will accurately identify foods that trigger
symptoms.
B) Client will demonstrate appropriate care of his
ileostomy.
C) Client will demonstrate appropriate use of standard
infection control precautions.
Client will adhere to recommended guidelines for mobility
and activity. Correct Answer A) Client will accurately
identify foods that trigger symptoms.
An older adult has a diagnosis of Alzheimer disease and
has recently been experiencing fecal incontinence.
However, the nurse has observed no recent change in the
character of the client's stools. What is the nurse's most
appropriate intervention?
A) Keep a food diary to determine the foods that
exacerbate the client's symptoms.
B) Provide the client with a bland, low-residue diet.
C) Toilet the client on a frequent, scheduled basis.
D)
Liaise with the primary provider to obtain an order for
loperamide. Correct Answer C) Toilet the client on a
frequent, scheduled basis.
, An adult client has been diagnosed with diverticular
disease after ongoing challenges with constipation. The
client will be treated on an outpatient basis. What
components of treatment should the nurse anticipate?
Select all that apply.
A) Anticholinergic medications
B) Increased fiber intake
C) Enemas on alternating days
D) Reduced fat intake
E) Fluid reduction Correct Answer B) Increased fiber
intake
D) Reduced fat intake
A client's health history is suggestive of inflammatory
bowel disease. Which of the following would suggest
Crohn's disease, rather than ulcerative colitis, as the
cause of the client's signs and symptoms?
A) A pattern of distinct exacerbations and remissions
B) Severe diarrhea
C) An absence of blood in stool
D) Involvement of the rectal mucosa Correct Answer C)
An absence of blood in stool
A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the
hospital with diverticulitis.
What would be appropriate nursing diagnoses for this
client? Select all that apply.
A) Acute Pain Related to Increased Peristalsis and GI
Inflammation
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS |
A+ GRADE VERIFIED ANSWERS
A nurse is caring for a client with constipation whose
primary provider has recommended senna (Senokot) for
the management of this condition. The nurse should
provide which of the following education points?
A) "Limit your fluid intake temporarily so you don't get
diarrhea."
B) "Avoid taking the drug on a long-term basis."
C) "Make sure to take a multivitamin with each dose."
D) "Take this on an empty stomach to ensure maximum
effect." Correct Answer B) "Avoid taking the drug on a
long-term basis."
The nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing
diagnostic testing for suspected malabsorption. When
taking this client's health history and performing the
physical assessment, the nurse should recognize what
finding as most consistent with this diagnosis?
A) Recurrent constipation coupled with weight loss
B) Foul-smelling diarrhea that contains fat
C) Fever accompanied by a rigid, tender abdomen
D) Bloody bowel movements accompanied by fecal
incontinence Correct Answer B) Foul-smelling diarrhea
that contains fat
,A nurse is providing care for a client who has a diagnosis
of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). When planning this
client's care, the nurse should collaborate with the client
and prioritize what goal?
A) Client will accurately identify foods that trigger
symptoms.
B) Client will demonstrate appropriate care of his
ileostomy.
C) Client will demonstrate appropriate use of standard
infection control precautions.
Client will adhere to recommended guidelines for mobility
and activity. Correct Answer A) Client will accurately
identify foods that trigger symptoms.
An older adult has a diagnosis of Alzheimer disease and
has recently been experiencing fecal incontinence.
However, the nurse has observed no recent change in the
character of the client's stools. What is the nurse's most
appropriate intervention?
A) Keep a food diary to determine the foods that
exacerbate the client's symptoms.
B) Provide the client with a bland, low-residue diet.
C) Toilet the client on a frequent, scheduled basis.
D)
Liaise with the primary provider to obtain an order for
loperamide. Correct Answer C) Toilet the client on a
frequent, scheduled basis.
, An adult client has been diagnosed with diverticular
disease after ongoing challenges with constipation. The
client will be treated on an outpatient basis. What
components of treatment should the nurse anticipate?
Select all that apply.
A) Anticholinergic medications
B) Increased fiber intake
C) Enemas on alternating days
D) Reduced fat intake
E) Fluid reduction Correct Answer B) Increased fiber
intake
D) Reduced fat intake
A client's health history is suggestive of inflammatory
bowel disease. Which of the following would suggest
Crohn's disease, rather than ulcerative colitis, as the
cause of the client's signs and symptoms?
A) A pattern of distinct exacerbations and remissions
B) Severe diarrhea
C) An absence of blood in stool
D) Involvement of the rectal mucosa Correct Answer C)
An absence of blood in stool
A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the
hospital with diverticulitis.
What would be appropriate nursing diagnoses for this
client? Select all that apply.
A) Acute Pain Related to Increased Peristalsis and GI
Inflammation
