2Ask the client about dietary habits.
3Notify the health care provider of the findings.
4Review the client's record for NSAID use.
- 3
The nurse is caring for a client who is suffering from an exacerbation of ulcerative
colitis. Which manifestations would the nurse expect to see with this client? (Select all
that apply.)
Fever of 104° F (40° C)
Crackles in the lower lung fields
Mucous noted in the stool
Frequent bloody stools
Abdominal pain relieved by defecation
- mucous, bloody, abdominal pain
The nurse is caring for a client who had a small bowel resection two days ago. The
client reports that the pain has significantly increased over the last two hours and does
not get better after receiving an analgesic. Which additional findings are indicative of a
postoperative complication the client might be experiencing? (Select all that apply.)
Tenderness at the incision site
Taut, distended abdomen
Hyperactive bowel sounds
Serosanguineous fluid in the surgical drain
Nausea and vomiting
- Taut, distended abdomen
Hyperactive bowel sounds
nausea and vomiting
The nurse in the primary care office is reviewing after-visit instructions with a client who
was recently diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which action
should the client implement to decrease the symptoms associated with GERD?
1Increase oral fluid intake to 4 liters a day.
2Avoid caffeinated and carbonated beverages.
3Eliminate dairy products from the diet.
4Limit foods high in fiber.
- 2
The home health nurse is caring for a client who underwent a partial gastrectomy due to
gastric cancer several months ago. Which finding would indicate that the client is
suffering from pernicious anemia? (Select all that apply.)
The client's sclerae are icteric.
The client reports numbness and tingling in the feet.
The client is experiencing urinary retention.
The client's tongue is shiny and beefy-red.
