chapter 38 - prepu
B
A client undergoing a diagnostic examination for gastrointestinal disorder was given polyethylene glycol/electrolyte solution as a part of the test preparation. Which of the following measures should the nurse take once the solution is administered? A. Instruct the client to have low-residue meals. B. Permit the client to drink only clear liquids. C. Allow the client to ingest fat-free meal. D. Provide saline gargles to the client.
B
A client with diabetes begins to have digestive problems and is told by the physician that they are a complication of the diabetes. Which of the following explanations from the nurse is most accurate? A. Elevated glucose levels cause bacteria overgrowth in the large intestine. B. The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes. C. Insulin has an adverse effect of constipation. D. The nerve fibers of the intestinal lining are experiencing neuropathy.
B
A nurse is assessing a client for Gl dysfunction. What is the most common symptom in a client with GI dysfunction? A. Abdominal bleeding B. Dyspepsia C. Constipation D. Diffuse pain
D
An older adult client is admitted to an acute care facility for treatment of an acute flare-up of a chronic gastrointestinal condition. In addition to assessing the client for complications of the current illness, the nurse monitors for age-related changes in the gastrointestinal tract. Which age-related change increases the risk of anemia? A. Dulling of nerve impulses B. Decrease in intestinal flora C. Increase in bile secretion D. Atrophy of the gastric mucosa
C
When assisting with preparing a client scheduled for a barium swallow, what nursing instruction would be appropriate to include? A. Take three cleansing enemas before the procedure. B. Avoid the intake of red meat before the procedure. C. Avoid smoking for at least a day before the procedure. D. Take vitamin K before the procedure.
D
When examining the skin of a client who is dehydrated due to fluid losses from the gastrointestinal tract, which of the following would be most important? A. Examining the sclera if it is yellow B. Observing for distended abdominal veins C. Checking if the skin is discolored D. Checking if the mucous membranes are dry