Med-Surg Questions and Answers 2022

A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of colon cancer. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a) hematochezia b) weight gain C) elevated hemoglobin D) Steatorrhea A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving TPN. The prime infusion is almost complete and the new solution is not available. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Infuse dextrose 10% in water A nurse is reviewing a cardiac rhythm strip of a client who has atrial flutter. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A saw tooth pattern A nurse is caring for a client admitted with a skull fracture. Which of the following assessment findings should be the greatest concern to the nurse? Glasgow coma scale score changes from 14 to 9 A nurse is completing an assessment of an older adult client and notes redness areas over the bony prominences, but the client’s skin is intact. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? Support bony prominences with pillows