GI EAQ ACTUAL EXAM 2025-2026 LATEST VERSION WITH
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After a subtotal 2 (To promote drainage of different lung regions, clients
gastrectomy, a client is should turn every 2 hours. Deep breathing inflates the
returned to the surgical alveoli and promotes fluid drainage. During physical
unit. Which is an effort, individuals with abdominal incisions often revert
appropriate nursing action to shallow breathing. Oxygen administration is a
to prevent dependent function and generally is not required unless
pulmonary complications? there is
1 underlying cardiac or respiratory disease. There is no
Ambulating the client to indication that a nonrebreather mask is needed.)
increase respiratory
exchange
2
Promoting frequent turning
and deep breathing to
mobilize secretions
3
Maintaining a consistent
oxygen flow rate to
increase oxygen saturation
4
Keeping a nonrebreather
mask in place to ensure
adequate oxygenation
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The nurse provides 4 (One of the many functions of the liver is the
education for a client with manufacture of clotting factors; there is interference in
cirrhosis of the liver who this process with cirrhosis of the liver, resulting in
has a bleeding tendencies. The storage of fat-soluble vitamins
prolonged prothrombin time (A, D, E, and K), water-soluble
and a low
vitamins (B1, B2, folic acid, and cobalamin), and minerals (including
platelet count. A regular iron) is
diet is prescribed. Which compromised in cirrhosis; therefore, these nutrients,
instruction would the nurse including phytonadione, should not be limited. Should
include in the teaching? the client bleed, the pulse rate may be increased, but it
1 is not necessary for the client to check the pulse rate
Avoid foods high in
several times daily. A client whose
phytonadione. 2
prothrombin time is prolonged and whose platelet
Check the pulse several
count is low should not take aspirin, even with
times a day. 3
milk.)
Drink a glass of milk when
taking aspirin. 4
Report signs of bleeding no
matter how slight.
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A client with Laënnec 1 (Measures must be taken immediately to ensure client
cirrhosis has a safety. The administration of an antianxiety medication
Sengstaken-Blakemore may be needed, but it is not the priority. Although
tube in place. The client verifying correct tube placement is important, the nurse
becomes increasingly should first take measures to ensure client safety.
confused and Determining the correlation of laboratory value results
tries to climb out of bed. The with the client's confusion may be helpful, but it is not
client's breath becomes fetid. the priority.)
Which is the nursing
priority?
1
Implement fall precautions
and/or prevention
measures.
2
Administer the prescribed
antianxiety agent.
3
Confirm correct tube
placement. 4
Evaluate the client's
laboratory value results.
The nurse is taking care of 2 (A client with cirrhosis and ascites will require
a client with cirrhosis of moderate to low fat and low sodium intake (penne
the liver and ascites. pasta, spinach, banana, and decaffeinated iced tea).
Which lunch is an Caffeine can
appropriate choice for a stimulate and cause distention. Ham, cheese, whole milk, potato
chips, baked
client with this disorder? lasagna with sausage, milkshake, hamburger, french
1
fries, and cola all have more fat and sodium than a client
Ham sandwich with
with cirrhosis should consume.)
cheese, whole milk, and
potato chips
2
Penne pasta, spinach,
banana, and decaffeinated
iced tea
3
Baked lasagna with sausage,
salad, and milkshake
4
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Hamburger, french fries, and
cola
The serum ammonia level 4 (An increased serum ammonia level impairs the
of a client with hepatic central nervous system, causing an altered level of
cirrhosis and ascites is consciousness. Increasing ammonia levels are not
elevated. related to weight.
Which is an important An alteration in fluid intake will not affect the serum
nursing intervention? 1 ammonia level. Measuring the client's urine specific
Weigh the gravity is not the priority; the priority is to monitor the
client daily. 2 client's neurological status.)
Restrict the client's oral
fluid intake. 3
Measure the client's urine
specific gravity. 4
Observe the client for
increasing confusion.
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