The nurse in the operating suite is preparing a male client diagnosed with GERD for surgery. Which data would require the nurse to call a time
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A. The client marked the right upper quadrant as the operative site.
B. The client’s abdominal x-ray indicated the client has a hiatal hernia.
C. The client’s WBC count is 7000 mg/dL.
D. The client’s hemoglobin is 13.8 mg/dL.
2. The nurse is preparing a client diagnosed with GERD for discharge following an esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Which statement indicated the client needs further teaching concerning the discharge instructions?
A. ”I should not eat until I can swallow water without gagging.”
B. “After I eat, I should sit up for several hours before I go to bed.”
C. ”Stomach contents can cause my esophagus to have an ulcer.” D. “I can drink orange juice and tomatoes whenever I feel like it.”
3. The nurse is discussing dietary modifications with a client diagnosed with lower esophageal sphincter dysfunction. Which menu indicates the client understands the nurse’s instructions?
A. Tortillas with hot sauce, three-bean-and-cheese enchiladas, and tea.
B. Four pieces of fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, and water.
C. A large pepperoni pizza, green salad, and coffee.
D. One piece of baked fish, buttered carrots, and a cup of pudding for a snack.
4. The nurse is administering morning medications at 0730. Which medication should the nurse administer first?
A. The mucosal barrier agent to a client who is going home this morning.
B. The proton pump inhibitor to a client diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease.
C. The non-narcotic analgesic to a client complaining of a mild headache.
D. The histamine receptor antagonist to a client scheduled for an endoscopy.
5. The nurse and the UAP are caring for clients on a medical/surgical unit. Which task would be most appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the UPA?
A. Transfer the client to the intensive care unit via the stretcher.
B. Assist the client who is receiving TPN to eat.
C. Empty the bedside commode of the client who has loose runny stools.
D. Check the client who is complaining of abdominal cramping.
6. The client is diagnosed with an acute exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Which statement indicates the client needs more discharge teaching?
A. “When I quit taking my prednisone I will taper it off slowly.”
B. “I will not drink any caffeinated or alcoholic beverages.”
C. “I am going to call the Ileitis and Colitis Foundation.”
D. “I am so glad I can eat anything I want because I am not NPO.”
7. Which statement by the client would make the nurse suspect the client may have type 1 diabetes?
A. “I have gained 30 pounds in the last few years.”
B. “I have to go to the bathroom and urinate all the time.”
C. “I have a sore big toe that is not healing.”
D. “I have a granddaughter who has gestational diabetes.” [Show Less]