Medical-Surgical Practice Exam QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

When preparing a client who has had a total laryngectomy for discharge, which instruction is most important for the nurse to include in the discharge teaching? A) Recommend that the client carry suction equipment at all times. B) Instruct the client to have writing materials with him at all times. C) Tell the client to carry a medic alert card stating that he is a total neck breather. D) Tell the client not to travel alone. 2. Small bowel obstruction is a condition characterized by which finding? A) Severe fluid and electrolyte imbalances. B) Metabolic acidosis. C) Ribbon-like stools. D) Intermittent lower abdominal cramping. 3. During assessment of a client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which finding should the nurse identify when planning care for this client? A) Muscle weakness. B) Urinary frequency. C) Abnormal involuntary move