ATI Metabolism Quiz: Questions & Answers: 100%
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A nurse is teach a client who has a new prescription for pancrelipase to aid in
digestion. The nurse should instruct the client to expect the following
gastrointestinal changes. - ANSWERDecrease fat in stools.
A nurse is caring for a client who has bleeding esophageal varices treated with a
sengstaken-blakemore tube. Which of the following nursing actions is appropriate
for the nurse to perform? - ANSWERMaintain constant observation while the
balloons are inflated.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has end stage cirrhosis of the liver with
encephalopathy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to
implement to decrease the clients ammonia level? - ANSWERReduce the clients
intake of protein.
A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of lactulose to a client who has cirrhosis.
The client states "I do not need this medication, I am not constipated." The nurse
should explain that client who have cirrhosis, lactulose is used to decreases levels of
which of the following components in the bloodstream? - ANSWERAmmonia
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for erythromycin. Which of
the following information should the nurse include? - ANSWERMonitor for ringing in
your ears.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a stool test for guaiac. The
nurse understands that the purpose of the test is to check the stool for which of the
following substances? - ANSWERBlood
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with bleeding esophageal varices and
has an esophagogastric balloon tamponade with a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube to
control the bleeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
ANSWERProvide frequent oral and nares care.
A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic kidney failure about planning a low-
protein diet. The client states, "Why do I have to be concerned about protein?"
Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - ANSWERA low-protein
diet reduces the risk for uremia.
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an open
cholecystectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when caring
for the clients Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain? - ANSWERExpel the air from the JP bulb after
emptying to re-establish suction.
, A nurse is admitting a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following
provider prescriptions should the nurse anticipate? - ANSWERPantroprazole 80 mg
IV bolus twice daily
A nurse is caring for a child who is on a clear liquid diet. At lunch, the child consumed
1/2 cup of juice, 3 oz gelatin, 1 oz of an ice pop, and 20 mL ginger ale. How many mL
should the nurse record as the child's fluid intake? - ANSWER260 mL
A nurse is planning care for a client who has cirrhosis and ascites. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? -
ANSWERDecrease the client's fluid intake.
A nurse is caring for a client with who has hepatitis A. The client asks the nurse how
he might have contracted the virus. Which of the following is a question the nurse
should ask the client? - ANSWERHave you been to a third world country in the past?
A nurse is caring for a client who has an NG tube. The nurse tests the pH of the
secretions to determine if the tube is correctly placed. Which of the following
readings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER4.0
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a history of pancreatitis. Which of
the following food choices should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? -
ANSWERCheddar cheese
A nurse is teaching a client about snacks that are appropriate on a low-fat, low-
sodium, and low-cholesterol diet. Which of the following food choices by the client
indicates the need for further teaching? - ANSWERA slice of cheese
A nurse is caring for a client who has liver cirrhosis with ascites, bleeding esophageal
varices, and portal hypertension. The nurse recognizes which of the following lab
findings as indicating the clients GI tract is digesting and absorbing blood? -
ANSWERElevated BUN
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute pancreatitis. After treating the client's
pain, which of the following should the nurse address as the priority intervention? -
ANSWERWithhold oral fluids and food.
A nurse is assessing a client and discovers the infusion pump with the client's TPN
solution is not infusing. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the
following conditions? - ANSWERShakiness and diaphoresis
A nurse is preparing dietary instructions for a client who has episodes of biliary colic
from chronic cholecystitis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching plan? - ANSWERAvoid foods high in fat.
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A nurse is teach a client who has a new prescription for pancrelipase to aid in
digestion. The nurse should instruct the client to expect the following
gastrointestinal changes. - ANSWERDecrease fat in stools.
A nurse is caring for a client who has bleeding esophageal varices treated with a
sengstaken-blakemore tube. Which of the following nursing actions is appropriate
for the nurse to perform? - ANSWERMaintain constant observation while the
balloons are inflated.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has end stage cirrhosis of the liver with
encephalopathy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to
implement to decrease the clients ammonia level? - ANSWERReduce the clients
intake of protein.
A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of lactulose to a client who has cirrhosis.
The client states "I do not need this medication, I am not constipated." The nurse
should explain that client who have cirrhosis, lactulose is used to decreases levels of
which of the following components in the bloodstream? - ANSWERAmmonia
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for erythromycin. Which of
the following information should the nurse include? - ANSWERMonitor for ringing in
your ears.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a stool test for guaiac. The
nurse understands that the purpose of the test is to check the stool for which of the
following substances? - ANSWERBlood
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with bleeding esophageal varices and
has an esophagogastric balloon tamponade with a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube to
control the bleeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
ANSWERProvide frequent oral and nares care.
A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic kidney failure about planning a low-
protein diet. The client states, "Why do I have to be concerned about protein?"
Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - ANSWERA low-protein
diet reduces the risk for uremia.
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an open
cholecystectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when caring
for the clients Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain? - ANSWERExpel the air from the JP bulb after
emptying to re-establish suction.
, A nurse is admitting a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following
provider prescriptions should the nurse anticipate? - ANSWERPantroprazole 80 mg
IV bolus twice daily
A nurse is caring for a child who is on a clear liquid diet. At lunch, the child consumed
1/2 cup of juice, 3 oz gelatin, 1 oz of an ice pop, and 20 mL ginger ale. How many mL
should the nurse record as the child's fluid intake? - ANSWER260 mL
A nurse is planning care for a client who has cirrhosis and ascites. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? -
ANSWERDecrease the client's fluid intake.
A nurse is caring for a client with who has hepatitis A. The client asks the nurse how
he might have contracted the virus. Which of the following is a question the nurse
should ask the client? - ANSWERHave you been to a third world country in the past?
A nurse is caring for a client who has an NG tube. The nurse tests the pH of the
secretions to determine if the tube is correctly placed. Which of the following
readings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER4.0
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a history of pancreatitis. Which of
the following food choices should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? -
ANSWERCheddar cheese
A nurse is teaching a client about snacks that are appropriate on a low-fat, low-
sodium, and low-cholesterol diet. Which of the following food choices by the client
indicates the need for further teaching? - ANSWERA slice of cheese
A nurse is caring for a client who has liver cirrhosis with ascites, bleeding esophageal
varices, and portal hypertension. The nurse recognizes which of the following lab
findings as indicating the clients GI tract is digesting and absorbing blood? -
ANSWERElevated BUN
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute pancreatitis. After treating the client's
pain, which of the following should the nurse address as the priority intervention? -
ANSWERWithhold oral fluids and food.
A nurse is assessing a client and discovers the infusion pump with the client's TPN
solution is not infusing. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the
following conditions? - ANSWERShakiness and diaphoresis
A nurse is preparing dietary instructions for a client who has episodes of biliary colic
from chronic cholecystitis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching plan? - ANSWERAvoid foods high in fat.
