NGN med surg EXAM A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

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Med Surg 2 Exam 2 NCLEX Questions 2026 A+ GRADE A
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SSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWE zm zm zm zm zm




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QUESTION 1 zm




Which method is best to use when confirming initial placement of a blindly inserted s
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mall-bore NG feeding tube? zm zm zm



a. x-ray.
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b. air insufflation.
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c. observing patient for coughing.
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d. pH measurement of gastric aspirate.
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ANSWER

a. x-ray.
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QUESTION 2 zm




A patient is receiving peripheral parenteral nutrition. The parenteral nutrition solutio
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n is completed before the new solution arrives on the unit. The nurse gives
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a. 20% intralipids.
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b. 5% dextrose solution.
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c. 0.45% normal saline solution.
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d. 5% lactated Ringer's solution.
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ANSWER

b. 5% dextrose solution.
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QUESTION 3 zm




A patient with anorexia nervosa shows signs of malnutrition. During initial refeeding,
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the nurse carefully assesses the patient for
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a. hyperkalemia.
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b. hypoglycemia.
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, c. hypercalcemia.
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d. hypophosphatemia.
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ANSWER

d. hypophosphatemia.
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QUESTION 4 zm




A patient was admitted with a fractured hip after being found on the floor of her hom
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e. She was extremely malnourished and started on parenteral nutrition (PN) 3 days a
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go. Which assessment finding would be of most concern to the nurse? Blood glucose l
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evel of 125 mg/dL Serum phosphate level of 1.9 mg/dL White blood cell count of 10,5
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00/µL Serum potassium level of 4.6 mEq/L
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ANSWER

Serum phosphate level of 1.9 mg/dL
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QUESTION 5 zm




A patient is admitted with anorexia nervosa and a serum potassium level of 2.4 mEq/
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L. What complication is most important for the nurse to observe for in this patient? M
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uscle weakness Cardiac dysrhythmias Increased urine output Anemia and leukopenia
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ANSWER

Cardiac dysrhythmias zm




QUESTION 6 zm




Which focused assessments would have priority in the care of a patient recently start
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ed on parenteral nutrition (PN)? Skin integrity and skin turgor Electrolyte levels and
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daily weights Auscultation of lung and bowel sounds Peripheral edema and level of co
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nsciousness
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Electrolyte levels and daily weights zm zm zm zm




QUESTION 7 zm




A 35-year-
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old female patient is admitted to the emergency department with acute abdominal pai
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n. Which medical diagnoses should you consider as possible causes of her pain (select
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all that apply)?
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a. Gastroenteritis
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b. Ectopic pregnancy
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