Nursing Theory Final Exam Chapter 46,48,
-2026 Version with Focused
Questions and Answers / 100% Correct
Answers from Verified Resources / graded
A+
A client contracts hepatitis from contaminated food. During the acute (icteric)
phase of the client's illness, which of the following serological findings should
the nurse expect?
Anti-hepatitis A virus immunoglobulin M (anti-HAV IgM)
Which of the following findings in a blood specimen indicates that the
administration of hepatitis B vaccine to a client has been effective?
Anti-HBs
A client in the outpatient clinic is diagnosed with acute hepatitis C (HCV)
infection. Which of the following actions by the nurse is best?
Schedule the client for HCV genotype testing.
The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with acute hepatitis B. Which of
the following information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Measures that will be helpful in improving appetite
5. The nurse is caring for a client with chronic hepatitis C who is prescribed
combination therapy of a-interferon and ribavirin. Which of the following findings
should the nurse monitor for the presence of in the client?
Leukopenia
Which of the following clients should alert the nurse that screening for hepatitis C
should be done?
The client reports a one-time use of IV drugs 20 years ago.
The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted with an abrupt onset of jaundice,
nausea, and abnormal liver function studies. Serologic testing is negative for viral
causes of hepatitis. Which of the following questions by the nurse is best?
“Do you use any over-the-counter (OTC) drugs?”
The nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis who has 4+ pitting edema of the feet
and legs. Which of the following assessments is priority for the nurse to monitor?
Albumin
, The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a young adult client who is diagnosed
with early alcoholic cirrhosis. Which of the following topics is most important to
include in client teaching?
Need to abstain from alcohol
The nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis who has scheduled doses of
spironolactone and furosemide and has a serum potassium level of 3.2 mmol/L.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Administer the spironolactone.
Which of the following actions should the nurse implement to evaluate the
effectiveness of treatment for a client who has hepatic encephalopathy?
Ask the client to extend both arms to the front.
The nurse is caring for a client who has advanced cirrhosis and is receiving
lactulose. Which of the following findings by the nurse indicates that the
medication is effective?
The client is alert and oriented.
Which of the following nursing actions should be included in the plan of care for
a client who is being treated for bleeding esophageal varices with balloon
tamponade?
Monitor the client for shortness of breath.
The nurse is caring for a client with severe cirrhosis who has an episode of
bleeding esophageal varices. Which of the following laboratory tests should the
nurse monitor to detect possible complications of the bleeding episode?
Ammonia
Which of the following nursing actions should be included in the plan of care for
a client with cirrhosis who has ascites and 4+ edema of the feet and legs?
Restrict sodium intake.
The nurse is caring for a client who has had
a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) placement. Which of the
following findings indicate that the procedure has been effective?
Decrease in episodes of variceal bleeding
The health care provider plans a paracentesis for a client with ascites caused by
liver cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement to
prepare the client for the procedure?
Ask the client to empty the bladder
The nurse is assessing a client who had a liver transplant a week previously and
obtains the following data. Which of the following findings is most important to
communicate to the health care provider?
temperature 38.2
-2026 Version with Focused
Questions and Answers / 100% Correct
Answers from Verified Resources / graded
A+
A client contracts hepatitis from contaminated food. During the acute (icteric)
phase of the client's illness, which of the following serological findings should
the nurse expect?
Anti-hepatitis A virus immunoglobulin M (anti-HAV IgM)
Which of the following findings in a blood specimen indicates that the
administration of hepatitis B vaccine to a client has been effective?
Anti-HBs
A client in the outpatient clinic is diagnosed with acute hepatitis C (HCV)
infection. Which of the following actions by the nurse is best?
Schedule the client for HCV genotype testing.
The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with acute hepatitis B. Which of
the following information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Measures that will be helpful in improving appetite
5. The nurse is caring for a client with chronic hepatitis C who is prescribed
combination therapy of a-interferon and ribavirin. Which of the following findings
should the nurse monitor for the presence of in the client?
Leukopenia
Which of the following clients should alert the nurse that screening for hepatitis C
should be done?
The client reports a one-time use of IV drugs 20 years ago.
The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted with an abrupt onset of jaundice,
nausea, and abnormal liver function studies. Serologic testing is negative for viral
causes of hepatitis. Which of the following questions by the nurse is best?
“Do you use any over-the-counter (OTC) drugs?”
The nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis who has 4+ pitting edema of the feet
and legs. Which of the following assessments is priority for the nurse to monitor?
Albumin
, The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a young adult client who is diagnosed
with early alcoholic cirrhosis. Which of the following topics is most important to
include in client teaching?
Need to abstain from alcohol
The nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis who has scheduled doses of
spironolactone and furosemide and has a serum potassium level of 3.2 mmol/L.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Administer the spironolactone.
Which of the following actions should the nurse implement to evaluate the
effectiveness of treatment for a client who has hepatic encephalopathy?
Ask the client to extend both arms to the front.
The nurse is caring for a client who has advanced cirrhosis and is receiving
lactulose. Which of the following findings by the nurse indicates that the
medication is effective?
The client is alert and oriented.
Which of the following nursing actions should be included in the plan of care for
a client who is being treated for bleeding esophageal varices with balloon
tamponade?
Monitor the client for shortness of breath.
The nurse is caring for a client with severe cirrhosis who has an episode of
bleeding esophageal varices. Which of the following laboratory tests should the
nurse monitor to detect possible complications of the bleeding episode?
Ammonia
Which of the following nursing actions should be included in the plan of care for
a client with cirrhosis who has ascites and 4+ edema of the feet and legs?
Restrict sodium intake.
The nurse is caring for a client who has had
a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) placement. Which of the
following findings indicate that the procedure has been effective?
Decrease in episodes of variceal bleeding
The health care provider plans a paracentesis for a client with ascites caused by
liver cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement to
prepare the client for the procedure?
Ask the client to empty the bladder
The nurse is assessing a client who had a liver transplant a week previously and
obtains the following data. Which of the following findings is most important to
communicate to the health care provider?
temperature 38.2
