GI/GU pre lecture quizzes

Normal adult bladder capacity is _____ mL of urine.

500

A patient has a large oral tumor. What assessment by the nurse takes priority? A)Airway B)Nutrition C)Circulation D)Breathing

A) Airway

A nurse assesses a patient who has appendicitis. Which manifestation would the nurse expect to find? A)Severe, steady right lower quadrant pain B)Marked peristalsis and hyperactive bowel sounds C)abdominal pain that increases with knee flexion D)bdominal pain associated with nausea and vomiting

A)Severe, steady right lower quadrant pain

A nurse is acquainting a group of newly licensed nurses with the role of the various members of the health care team they will encounter on a medical-surgical unit. When she gives examples of the types of tasks certified nursing assistants may perform, which of the following client activities should she include? Select all that apply. A)Toileting B)Ambulating C)Bathing D)Determining pain level E)Measuring vital signs

A)Toileting B)Ambulating C)Bathing E)Measuring vital signs

After teaching a patient who is prescribed adalimumab (Humira) for severe ulcerative colitis, the nurse assesses the patient's understanding. Which statement made by the patient indicates a need to additional teaching? A)"Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of this drug" B)"I will take this medication with my breakfast each morning." C)"I must wash my hands after I play with my dog" D)"I will avoid large crowds and people who are sick."

B)"I will take this medication with my breakfast each morning."

A client is diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and seems sad and irritable. After assessing the client's behavior, which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate? A)"You seem depressed and should seek more pleasant things to do" B)"Nocturia could cause interruption of your sleep and cause changes in mood" C)"The urine incontinence should not prevent your from socializing" D)"It is common for men at your age to have changes in mood"

B)"Nocturia could cause interruption of your sleep and cause changes in mood"

A client has returned from transurethral resection of the prostate with continuous bladder irrigation. Which action by the nurse is priority if bright red urinary drainage and clots are noted 5 hours after surgery? A)Review the hemoglobin and hematocrit as ordered B)Take vital signs and notify the surgeon immediately C)Remind the client not to pull on the catheter D)Release the traction on the three-way catheter

B)Take vital signs and notify the surgeon immediately

An older female patient has been prescribed esomeprazole (Nexium) for treatment of chronic gastric ulcers. What teaching is particularly important for this patient? A)Take the medications as prescribed by the provider B)increase your intake of calcium and vitamin D C)Report any worsening of symptoms to the provider D)Check with the pharmacist before taking other medications

B)increase your intake of calcium and vitamin D

Which interventions prevent or minimize the risk factors in patients at risk for aspiration? A)Requesting medications in pill form B) Positioning the patient upright at 90 degrees C)Keeping the head of the bed elevated for 5 minutes after eating D) Keeping suction equiptment nearby E) Providing liquids with a thinckening agent F) Feeding the paitent small bites

B- Positioning the patient upright at 90 degrees D-Keeping suction equiptment nearby E-Providing liquids with a thinckening agent F-Feeding the paitent small bites

A nurse assesses a patient who has cholecystitis. Which clinical manifestation indicates that the condition is chronic rather than acute? A)Positive Murphy's sign B)Temperature of 100.1 F (37.8 C) C) light colored stools D)Upper abdominal pain after eating

C) light colored stools

What is the drug of choice for the treatment of a fungal mouth infection? A)Benzocaine B)Acyclovir C)Nystatin D)Minocycline

C) nystatin

A 55-year-old male client is admitted to the emergency department with symptoms of myocardial infarction. Which question by the nurse is the most appropriate before administering nitroglycerin? A)"Are you allergic to any food or medications" B)"Are you light-headed or dizzy right now" C)"Have you take any drugs like Viagra recently" D)"On a scale of 0 to 10, what is the rating of your chest pain"

C)"Have you take any drugs like Viagra recently"

A nurse is collecting a health history on a client who's to undergo a renal angiography. Which statement by the client should be the priority for the nurse to address? A)"I've had diabetes for 4 years" B)"My physician diagnosed me with hypertension 3 months ago" C)"I'm allergic to shellfish" D)"I haven't eaten since midnight"

C)"I'm allergic to shellfish"

A nursing student asks the nurse why older adults are at risk for renal disease. The best response by the nurse is: A)"Urethral hypertrophy occurs following menopause" B)"Hypoplasia of the prostate occurs in older men" C)"The glomerular filtration rate decreases as we age" D)"Contractility of the bladder was increases with age"

C)"The glomerular filtration rate decreases as we age"

A nurse cares for a patient with hepatic portal-systemic encephalopathy (PSE). The patient is thin and cachectic in appearance, and the family expresses distress that the patient is receiving little dietary protein. How would the nurse respond? A)"We will need to send a stool specimen to the labratory." B)"Increasing dietary protein will help the patient gain weight and muscle mass." C)"A low-protein diet will help the liver rest and will restore liver function." D)"Less protein in the diet will help prevent confusion associated with liver failure"

D)"Less protein in the diet will help prevent confusion associated with liver failure"

Which is a priority concept for a patient with a noninflammatory intestinal disorder? A)Nutrition B)Fluid and electrolyte balance C)Elimination D)Comfort

C)Elimination

The nurse is teaching a client with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What statement indicated a lack of understanding by the client? A)"There should be no problem with a class of wine with dinner each night" B)"My normal routine of drinking a quart of water during exercise needs to change" C)"I am so glad that I weaned myself off of coffee about a year ago" D)I need to inform my allergist that I cannot take my normal decongestant"

A)"There should be no problem with a class of wine with dinner each night"

A nurse assesses patients on the medical-surgical unit. Which patient is at greatest risk for the development of carcinoma of the liver? A)A 66-year-old who has a history of cirrhosis B)An 82-year-old who has chronic malnutrition C)A 22-year-old with a history of blunt liver trauma D)A 48 year-old with a history of diabetes mellitus

A)A 66-year-old who has a history of cirrhosis

You are to give five (5) teaspoons of medication. How many milliliters will you administer? A) 15ml B)25ml C)45ml D)5ml

B)25ml

A 34-year-old client comes to the clinic with concerns about an enlarged left testicle and heaviness in his lower abdomen. Which diagnostic test would the nurse expect to be ordered to confirm testicular cancer? A)Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) B)Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) C)Prostate acid phosphatase (PAP) D)C-reactive protein (CRP)

B)Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)

A client has a pyloric obstruction and reports sudden muscle weakness. What action by the nurse takes priority? A)Place the client on bedrest B)Request an electrocardiogram C)Facilitate a serum potassium test D)Document the finding in the clients record

B)Request an electrocardiogram

A nurse assesses patients on the medical-surgical unit. Which patient is at greatest risk for the development of bacterial cystitis? A)A 42-year-old male who is prescribed cyclophosphamide B)A 77-year-old male with mild congestive heart failure C)A 58-year-old female who is not taking estrogen replacement D)A 36-year-old female who has never been pregnant

C)A 58-year-old female who is not taking estrogen replacement

A nurse cares for a patient who is hemorrhaging from bleeding esophageal varices and has an esophagogastric tube. What action would the nurse take first? A)Maintain balloon pressure at 15 and 20 mm Hg B)Irrigate the gastric lumen with normal saline C)Assess the patient for airway patency D)Sedate the patient to prevent tube dislodgement

C)Assess the patient for airway patency

A marathon runner comes into the clinic and states "I have not urinated very much in the last few days." The nurse notes a heart rate of 110 beats/min and blood pressure of 86/58 mm Hg. Which action by the nurse is the priority? A)Perform and electrocardiogram B)Start and intravenous line for fluids C)Give the client a bottle of water immediately D)Teach the client to drink 2 to 3 L of water daily

C)Give the client a bottle of water immediately

A patient is prescribed pantoprazole. What does the nurse tell the patient is the major action of this medication? A)It inhibits gastric acid secretion. B)It heals esophageal irritation C)It neutralizes gastric acid D)It produces a coating on the stomach lining

C)It neutralizes gastric acid

The nurse has taught a patient with acute sialadenitis to use sialagogues to stimulate saliva. The patient demonstrates teaching has been effective when the patient states he will eat witch food? A) Bread B) bannans C)Apple slices D) lemon slices

D) lemon slices

A nurse cares for a client with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. The client asks, "Will my children develop this disease?" How would the nurse responds? A)"No genetic link is known, so your children are not at increased risk." B)"Your sons will develop this disease because it has a sex-linked gene." C)"Only if both you and your spouse are carriers of the disease." D)"Each of your children have a 50% risk of having ADPKD."

D)"Each of your children have a 50% risk of having ADPKD."

Which observation of a patient with an intestinal obstruction does the nurse report immediately? A)Abdominal pain changing from colicky to constant discomfort B)The patient's request for something to drink C)Urine output 1000mL in an 8-hour period D)The patient is changing position frequently

A)Abdominal pain changing from colicky to constant discomfort

The nurse is administering sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim to a client diagnosed with bacterial prostatitis. Which finding causes the nurse to question this medication for this patient? A)Allergy to sulfa medications B)Urinary tract infection C)Hematuria D)Elevated serum white blood cells

A)Allergy to sulfa medications

which of the following characteristics would the nurse anticipate when caring for a client whose lab work reveals high urine specific gravity related to dehydration? A)Dark amber urine B)Turbid urine C)Clear or light yellow D)Red urine

A)Dark amber urine

A patient just returned to the surgical unit after a gastric bypass. What action by the nurse is the priority? A)Program the morphine pump. B)Assess the patient's pain. C)Check the surical incision. D)Ensure an adequate airway.

D)Ensure an adequate airway.

A patient is in the family practice clinic. Today the patient weights 186.4 lbs. Six months ago, the patient weighted 211.8 lbs. What action by the nurse is best? A)Perform a rapid bedside blood glucose test. B)Ask the patient if the weight loss was intentional. C)Determine if there are food allergies or intolerance. D)Perform a comprehensive nutritional assessment.

B)Ask the patient if the weight loss was intentional.

After undergoing renal arteriogram, in which the left groin was accessed, a client complains of left calf pain. Which intervention should the nurse perform first? A)Exercise the leg and foot B)Assess peripheral pulses in the left leg C)Place cool compresses on the calf D)Assess for anaphylaxis

B)Assess peripheral pulses in the left leg

A nurse cares for a patient who is recovering from a closed percutaneous kidney biopsy. The patient states, "My pain has suddenly increased from a 3 to a 10 on a scale of 0 to 10". Which action should the nurse take first? A)Administer the prescribed opiod analgesic B)Assess the pulse rate and blood pressure C)Reposition the patient on the operative side D)Examine the color of the patient's urine

B)Assess the pulse rate and blood pressure

A nurse plans care for a patient with acute pancreatitis. Which intervention would the nurse include in this patient's plan of care to reduce discomfort? A)Administer morphine sulfate introvenously every 4 hours as needed. B)Maintain nothing by moutn (NPO) and administer intravenous fluids C)Place the patient in semi-fowler's position with the head of bed elevated D)Provide small, frequent feedings with no concentrated sweets.

B)Maintain nothing by moutn (NPO) and administer intravenous fluids

The nurse is assessing a client with a diagnosis of prerenal acute kidney injury (AKI). Which condition would the nurse expect to find in the client's recent history. A)Kidney stones B)Myocardial infarction C)Pyelonephritis D)Bladder cancer

B)Myocardial infarction

A nurse is caring for four patients receiving enteral tube feedings. Which patient should the nurse see first? A)Patient with foul smelling diarrhea. B)Patient with a potassium level of 2.6 mEq/L. C)Patient with blood glucose level of 138 mg/dL D)Patient with a sodium lev.el of 138 mEq/L

B)Patient with a potassium level of 2.6 mEq/L.

Which group of drugs is the main treatment for severe GERD? A)Histamine receptor angonists B)Proton pump inhibitors C)Antacids D)Gaviscon preparations

B)Proton pump inhibitors

The patient has an abdominal hernia with a sac that can be returned into the abdominal cavity by gentle pressure. Which type of hernia does the nurse recognize? A)Indirect inguinal B)Reducible C)Irreducible D)Incisional

B)Reducible

A nurse cares for a patient with an increased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) creatinine ratio. What action should the nurse take first? A)Inquire about the use of nonsterodial anti-iflammatory drugs (NSAID's) B)Contact the healthcare provider immediately C)Assess the patient's dietary habits D)Hold the patient's metformin (Glucophage)

C)Assess the patient's dietary habits

A nurse assesses a patient who is recovering from an open Whipple procedure. Which action would the nurse perform first? A)Insert an indwelling Foley catheter to gravity drainage B)Place the patient's nasogastric tube to low intermittent suction C)Assess the patient's endotracheal tube with 40% FiO2 D)Start lactated ringer's solution through an intravenous catheter

C)Assess the patient's endotracheal tube with 40% FiO2

A patient is awaiting bariatric surgery in the morning. What action by the nurse is most important? A)Teaching the patient about needed dietary changes. B)Informing the patient that he or she will be out of bed tomorrow C)Beginning venous thromboembolism prophylaxis. D)Answering questions the patient has about surgery.

C)Beginning venous thromboembolism prophylaxis.

What is the classic symptom of malabsorption syndrome? A)Bloating with flatus B)Unintentional weight loss C)Chronic diarrhea D)Decreased libido

C)Chronic diarrhea

The nurse is conducting a history on a male patient to determine the severity of symptoms associated with prostate enlargement. Which finding is cause for prompt action by the nurse? A)Weak urinary stream B)Urinary hesitancy C)Cloudy urine D)Post-void dribbling

C)Cloudy urine

Which activity does the nurse tell the patient to avoid after surgery for a hernia repair? A)Ambulating B)Deep-Breathing C)Coughing D)Turning

C)Coughing

A client is being taught about drug therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection. What assessment by the nurse is most important? A)Alcohol intake of 1 to 2 drinks per week B)Former smoker still using nicotine C)Willingness to adhere to drug therapy D)Family history of H. Pylori

C)Willingness to adhere to drug therapy

A client is diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. The client asks the nurse the purpose of his treatment with the luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LH-RN) agonist leuprolide and the bisphosphonate pamidronate. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate? A)"There is less gynescomastia and osteoporosis with the drug regimen" B)"The medications prevent erectile dysfunction and increase libido" C)"These medication both inhibit tumor progression by blocking androgen's" D)"The treatment reduces testosterone and prevents bone fractures"

D)"The treatment reduces testosterone and prevents bone fractures"

A nurse assesses a patient who is recovering from extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy from renal calculi. The nurse notes an ecchymotic area on the patient's right lower back. What action would the nurse take? A)Administer fresh-frozen plasma B)Place the patient in the prone position C)Obtain serum coagulation test results D)Apply an ice pack to the site

D)Apply an ice pack to the site

A nurse is talking with a client who reports constipation. When the nurse discusses dietary changes that can help prevent constipation, which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? A)Bread pudding and yogurt B)Macaroni and cheese C)Roast chicken and white rice D)Fresh fruit and whole wheat toast

D)Fresh fruit and whole wheat toast

A male client comes into the emergency department with a serum creatinine of 2.2 mg/dL and a blood urea nitrogen of 24 mL/dL. What question would the nurse ask first when taking this client's history? A)"Do you have anyone is your family with renal failure?" B)"Have you had a diet that is low in protein recently?" C)"Has a relative has a kidney transplant lately." D)Have you been taking any aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen recently?"

D)Have you been taking any aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen recently?"

A nurse and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are caring for a client with an open radical prostatectomy. Which comfort measure could the nurse delegate to the UAP? A)Managing pain through patient-controlled analgesia B)Administrating an antispasmodic for bladder spasms C)Applying ice to a swollen scrotum and penis D)Helping the client from the bed to the chair

D)Helping the client from the bed to the chair

A patient with GERD is on medication that raises the pH of gastric contents. Which drug does the nurse expect to administer? A)Ranitidine B)Gaviscon C)Omeprazole D)Mylanta

D)Mylanta

After teaching a patient who has stress incontinence, the nurse assesses the patient's understanding. Which statement made by the patient indicates a need for additional teaching? A)"I will limit my intake of fluids" B)"I must avoid drinking alcoholic beverages" C)"I shall try to lose about 10% of my body weight" D)"I must avoid drinking caffeinated beverages"

A)"I will limit my intake of fluids"

A nurse assesses a patient who is recovering from a Whipple procedure. Which assessment finding alerts the nurse to urgently contact the healthcare provider? A)Drainage from a fistula B)Nasogastric (NG) tube drainage C)Pain at the incision site D)Absent bowel sounds

A)Drainage from a fistula

What is the most reliable method of assessing the return of peristalsis? A)Auscultate and count he number of bowel sounds over 30 seconds B)Assess whether the patient has passed flatus or stool. C)Administer a laxative as ordered by the healthcare provider. D)Monitor and document all oral intake of food and fluids

B)Assess whether the patient has passed flatus or stool.

A nurse cares for a patient who is scheduled for a paracentesis. Which intervention would the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? A)Help the patient lie flat in bed on the right side B)Assist the patient to void before the procedure C)Get the patient into a chair after the procedure D)Have the patient sign the informed consent form

B)Assist the patient to void before the procedure

A client in the intensive care unit is started on continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH). Which finding is the cause of immediate action by the nurse? A)Potassium level of 5.5 mEq/L B)Blood pressure of 76/58 mm Hg C)Pulse rate of 90 beats/min D)Sodium level of 138 mEq/L

B)Blood pressure of 76/58 mm Hg

A nurse assesses a patient who has liver disease. Which laboratory findings would the nurse recognize as potentially causing complications of this disorder? (Select all that apply) A)Elevated aspartate transaminase B)Elevated prothrombin time (PT) C)Elevated serum ammonia D)Decreased serum globulin levels E)Elevated international normalized ratio (INR) F)Decreased serum alkaline phosphatase

B)Elevated prothrombin time (PT) C)Elevated serum ammonia E)Elevated international normalized ratio (INR)

Which term describes painful or difficult urination? A)nocturia B)anuria C)dysuria D)oliguria

C)dysuria

A client has just had a central line catheter place that is specific for hemodialysis. What is the most appropriate action by the nurse? A)Place a heparin or heparin/saline dwell after the hemodialysis B)Assess the line for the next intravenous medication C)Use the catheter for the next laboratory blood draw D)Monitor the central venous pressure through this line

A)Place a heparin or heparin/saline dwell after the hemodialysis

Which patients are at higher risk for development of oral cavity disorders? A)Older adult living in a long-term care facility B)Homeless Veteran C)Middle-aged smoker who is an alcoholic D)Underweight teen with anorexia E)Overweight adult with type 2 diabetes F)Middle-ages adult with a history of working outdoors for over 20 years

A)Older adult living in a long-term care facility B)Homeless Veteran C)Middle-aged smoker who is an alcoholic F)Middle-ages adult with a history of working outdoors for over 20 years

A nurse plans care for a patient who has acute pancreatitis and is prescribed nothing by mouth (NPO). With which healthcare team members would the nurse collaborate to provide appropriate nutrition to this patient? (Select all that apply) A)Clinical pharmacist B)Certified herbalist C)Registered dietitian D)Healthcare provider E)Nursing assistant

A)Clinical pharmacist C)Registered dietitian D)Healthcare provider

A nurse assess a patient with peritonitis. Which clinical manifestations would the nurse expect to find? A)Hyperactive bowel sounds B)Distended abdomen C)Bradycardia D)Inability to pass flatus E)Decreased urine output

A)Hyperactive bowel sounds B)Distended abdomen C)Bradycardia

Which statements about intrinsic factor are correct? Select all that apply. A)It is produced by the parietal cells. B)It is essential to fat emulsification. C)Its absence causes pernicious anemia. D)It causes the stomach to secrete hydrochloric acid E)It forms and secrets bile F)It aids in the absorption of vitamin B12.

A)It is produced by the parietal cells. C)Its absence causes pernicious anemia. F)It aids in the absorption of vitamin B12.

The nurse is caring for a client with gastrointestinal disorders would understand which category best describes the mechanism of action of sucralfate? A)Mucosal barrier fortifier B)Gastric acid inhibitor C)Histamine receptor blocker D)Proton pump inhibitor

A)Mucosal barrier fortifier

After teaching a patient with bacterial cystitis who is prescribed phenazopyridine (Pyridium), the nurse assesses the patient's understanding. Which statement made by the patient indicates a correct understanding of the teaching? A)"An orage color in my urine should not alarm me" B)"I will drink two glasses of cranberry juice daily" C)"I will not take this drug with food or milk" D)"I will have my partners tested for STI's"

A)"An orange color in my urine should not alarm me"

After teaching a client with nephrotic syndrome and a normal glomerular filtration, the nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement made by the client indicates a correct understanding of the nutritional therapy for this condition? A)"I will increase my intake of protein" B)"A decreased intake of carbohydrates will be requires" C)"I must decrease my intake of fat" D)"An increased intake of vitamin C is necessary"

A)"I will increase my intake of protein"

A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from a radical nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma. The nurse notes that the client's blood pressure has decreased from 143/90 to 100/56 mm Hg and urine output is 20 mL for this past hour. What action would the nurse take? A)Assess the rate and quality of the client's pulse B)Measure the specific gravity of the client's urine C)Position the client to lay on the surgical incision D)Administer intravenous pain medications

A)Assess the rate and quality of the client's pulse

Which of the following describes awaking at night to urinate? A)Nocturia B)Polyuria C)Dysuria D)Oliguria

A)Nocturia

A nurse is preparing to administer a cleansing enema to an adult client in preparation for a diagnostic procedure. Which of the following steps should the nurse take? Select all that apply A)Warm the enema solution prior to instillation B)Position the client on the left side with the right leg flexed forward C)hang the enema container 61 cm above the clients anus D)Slowly insert the rectal tube about 5cm E)Lubricate the rectal tube

A)Warm the enema solution prior to instillation B)Position the client on the left side with the right leg flexed forward E)Lubricate the rectal tube

The nurse is assigned to care for a patient in the oliguric phase of kidney failure. When does the nurse understand that oliguria is said to be present? A)When the urine output is less than 30 mL/h B)When the urine output is between 300 and 500 mL/h C)When the urine output is about 100 mL/h D)When the output is absent

A)When the urine output is less than 30 mL/h

Which structure is involved in the protective function of the liver? A)kupffer cells B) Sphincter of Oddi C) pancreas D) gallbladder

A)kupffer cells

A patient is receiving bolus feedings through a Dobhoff tube. What action by the nurse is most important? A)Check tube placement every 8 hours. B)Auscultate lung sounds after each feeding. C)Weight the patient daily on the same scale. D)Check tube placement before each feeding.

D)Check tube placement before each feeding.

A nurse cares for a patient who has elevated levels of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). Which disorder should the nurse identify as a trigger for the release of this hormone? A)Pneumonia B)Renal failure C)Edema D)Dehydration

D)Dehydration

A nurse obtains a sterile urine specimen from a patient's foley catheter. After applying a clamp to the drainage tubing distal to the injection port, what action should the nurse take next? A)Insert a syringe into the injection port and aspirate the quantity of urine required B)Clean the injection port cap of the drainage tubing with providone-iodine solution C)Withdraw 10 mL of urine and discard it; then withdraw a fresh sample of urine D)Clamp another section of the tube to create a fixed sample section for retrieval

B)Clean the injection port cap of the drainage tubing with providone-iodine solution

A client with a bleeding gastric ulcer is having a nuclear medicine scan. What action by the nurse is most appropriate? A)Teach the client about bowel preparation for the scan B)Inform the client a second scan maybe needed C)Educate the client on the side effects of sedation D)Assess the client for iodine or shellfish allergy

B)Inform the client a second scan maybe needed

A nurse is explaining the various levels of health care services to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following examples of care or care setting should the nurse classify as tertiary care? Select all that apply A)Home health care B)Intensive care unit C)Oncology treatment center D)Burn center E)Cardiac rehabilitation

B)Intensive care unit C)Oncology treatment center D)Burn center

Which physiologic factor contributes to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) A)Accelerated gastric emptying B)Irritation from relux of stomach contents C)Competent lower esophageal sphincter D)Increased esophageal clearance

B)Irritation from relux of stomach contents

A nurse assesses a client with polycystic kidney disease. Which assessment finding would alert the nurse to immediately contact the health care provider? A)Flank pain B)Enlarged abdomen C)Periorbital edema D)Bloody cloudy urine

C)Periorbital edema

The Pancreas performs which functions? Select all that apply.\ A)Detoxifies potentially harmful compounds B)Breaks down fatty acids and triglycerides C)Produces glucagon from the endocrine part of the organ D)Produces enzymes that digest carbohydrates, fats, and proteins E)Secrets enzymes for digestion from the exocrine part of the organ F)Breaks down amino acids

C)Produces glucagon from the endocrine part of the organ D)Produces enzymes that digest carbohydrates, fats, and proteins E)Secrets enzymes for digestion from the exocrine part of the organ

A nurse reviews the allergy list of a patient who is scheduled for a contrast-enhanced CT. Which patient allergy should alert the nurse to urgently contact the healthcare provider? A)Penicillin B)Red food dye C)Seafood D)Bee stings

C)Seafood

A nurse evaluates a client with acute glomerulonephritis (GN). Which manifestation would the nurse recognize as a positive response to the prescribed treatment? A)No blood is observed in the client's urine B)The client's urine specific gravity is 1.048 C)The clients has lost 11 lbs in the past ten days D)The client's blood pressure is 152/88 mm Hg

C)The clients has lost 11 lbs in the past ten days

Which gastrointestinal problem is related to anorexia? A)constipation B)heartburn C)loss of appetite D)Steatorrhea

C)loss of appetite

The nurse is caring for a client with peptic ulcer disease who reports a sudden onset of sharp abdominal pain. On palpation, the client's abdomen is tense and rigid. What action takes priority? A)Administer the prescribed pain medication B)Percuss all four abdominal quadrants C)Take and document a set of vital signs D)Notify the health care provider immediately

D)Notify the health care provider immediately

A 55 -year-old African-American client is having a visit with his healthcare provider. What test would the nurse discuss with the client as an option to screen for prostate cancer, even though screening is not routinely recommended? A)Cystoscopy B)Culture and sensitivity C)Complete blood count D)Prostate-specific antigen

D)Prostate-specific antigen

A nurse plans care for a patient with overflow incontinence. Which intervention does the nurse include in this patient's plan of care to assist with elimination? A)Provide digital anal stimulation B)Use intermittent catheterization C)Stroke the medial aspect of the thigh D)Use the Valsalva maneuver

D)Use the Valsalva maneuver