GI ATI

nurses is caring for a client who is 4hr post-op following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A) right shoulder pain B) urine output 20ml/hr C) temp of 101.1 D) O2 stat 92%

A) right shoulder pain -due to gas (carbon dioxide) injected into abdominal cavity during laparoscopic procedure

nurse is caring for pt with celiac disease. which of the following foods should the nurse remove from clients tray? A) wheat toast B) tapioca pudding C) hard boiled eggs D) mashed potatoes

A) wheat toast -celiac disease is an autoimmune disease characterized by intolerance to wheat, barley, and rye.

nurse is teaching client who has barretts esophagus and is scheduled to undergo a EGD. which of the following statement should the nurse include? A) "this procedure is preformed to measure the presence of acid in your esophagus" B) "this procedure can determine how well the lower part of your esophagus works" C) "this procedure is preformed while your under general anesthesia" D) "this procedure will determine if you have colon cancer"

B) "this procedure can determine how well the lower part of your esophagus works"

nurse is caring for a pt who is scheduled to undergo an EGD. the nurse should identify that this procedure is used to do which of the following? A) visualize polyps in the colon B) detect ulceration in the stomach C) identify an obstruction in the biliary tract D) determine presence of free air in the abdomen

B) detect ulceration in the stomach

nurse is caring for a pt with acute pancreatitis. which of the following serum lab values should the nurse anticipate returning to the expected rage within 72hrs after treatment began? A) aldolase B) lipase C) amylase D) lactic dehydrogenase

C) amylase

nurse is caring for pt receiving TPN and just returned to their room following physical therapy. the nurse notes the pump for TPN is turned off. after restarting the pump, the nurse should monitor for which of the following findings? A) HTN B) excessive thirst C) diaphoresis D) fever

C) diaphoresis -possible hypoglycemia

a nurse is providing care dietary teaching to a client who has diverticulitis about preventing acute attacks. which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? A) high in vit C B) low in fat C) high in fiber D) low in cal

C) high in fiber

pt was admitted with bowel obstruction. pt reports severe abdominal pain. which of the findings indicates that possible bowel perforation has occurred? A) elevated BP B) bowel sounds increased in frequency & pitch C) rigid abdomen D) emesis of undigested food

C) rigid abdomen

nurse in ER is caring for a pt who has bleeding esophageal varices. the nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications? A) famotidine B) esomeprazole C) vasopressin D) omeprazole

C) vasopressin

nurse is completing a physical assessment on a client with chronic pancreatitis. which of the following is likely the cause of the clients condition? A) high calorie diet B) prior gastro illnesses C) tobacco use D) alcohol use

D) alcohol use

nurse is assessing client who is experiencing perforation of a peptic ulcer. which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? A) increased blood pressure B) decreased heart rate C) yellowing of the skin D) board like abdomen

D) board like abdomen

nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a gastric bypass. the nurse notes that bowel sounds are present. which of the following foods should the nurse provide at the initial feeding? A) vanilla pudding B) apple juice C) diet ginger ale D) clear liquids

D) clear liquids

a nurse is caring for a client who is dehydrated & receiving continuous tube feeding through a pump at 75ml/hr. when the nurse assess the client at 0800 , which of the following findings requires intervention by the nurse? A) a pitcher full of water is sitting at bedside within reach B) the disposable feeding bag is from the previous day at 1000 with 200ml of feeding C) client is lying on right side with a visible dependent loop in the feeding tube D) the HOB is elevated to 20 degrees

D) the HOB is elevated to 20 degrees