nurs 327 exam 3
An obese client describes symptoms of palpitations, chronic fatigue, and dyspnea on exertion to the cardiologist. Upon completing the examination, the cardiologist schedules a procedure to confirm the suspected diagnosis. What diagnostic procedure would the nurse expect to be prescribed?
transesophageal echocardiography
Hickman and Groshong are examples of which type of central venous access device?
tunneled central catheters
The presence of mucus and pus in the stools suggests which condition?
ulcerative colitis
The nurse recognizes which change of the gastrointestinal system is an age-related change?
weakened gag reflex
A nurse reviews a client's medication list and notes the client takes orlistat for the treatment of obesity and to promote weight loss. Which client teaching will the nurse include that best promotes health in the client taking this medication?
"Make sure and take a daily multivitamin."
Upon hearing that the small intestine lining has thinned, an elderly client asks, "What can this lead to?" What is the best response by the nurse?
"You may frequently experience constipation."
The nurse is providing medication administration teaching for a client with obesity who is prescribed liraglutide for weight loss. What will the nurse include in the teaching
"You will be injecting the medication on a daily basis."
Which of the following is a function of the stomach? Select all that apply.
Food storage Secretion of digestive fluids Propels partially digested food into small intestine
A nurse is preparing to assist a health care provider with a peripherally inserted central catheter. The nurse demonstrates understanding of this procedure by preparing which insertion site?
Basilic vein
The nurse cares for a client who receives continuous parenteral nutrition (PN) through a Hickman catheter and notices that the client's solution has run out. No PN solution is currently available from the pharmacy. What should the nurse do?
hang 10% dextrose and water
The American Cancer Society recommends routine screening to detect colorectal cancer. Which screening test for colorectal cancer should a nurse recommend?
Annual digital examination after age 40
A client who is postoperative from bariatric surgery is diagnosed with bile reflux after reports of severe epigastric pain and vomiting of bilious material. What statements are true regarding this condition? Select all that apply.
Usually occurs after disruption of the pylorus. Symptoms are usually relieved after pharmacological treatment.
A patient describes a burning sensation in the esophagus, pain when swallowing, and frequent indigestion. What does the nurse suspect that these clinical manifestations indicate?
gastroesophageal reflux disease
The nurse is conducting a community education program on peptic ulcer disease prevention. The nurse includes that the most common cause of peptic ulcers is:
gram-negative bacteria.
The nurse is to insert a postpyloric feeding tube. How can the nurse aid in placement of the tube past the pylorus?
Administer prescribed metoclopramide.
A client is recovering from percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement. The nurse
Administers an initial bolus of 50 mL water
The nurse is reviewing the results of a hemoccult test with the client. Which question asked by the nurse is important in screening for the potential of a false-positive result. Select all that apply.
"Are you prescribed regular strength aspirin daily?" "Can you tell me the amount of alcohol that you drink on an average week?" "When was the last time that you included red meat in your diet?"
The nurse provides client education to a client about to undergo hydrogen breath testing. The nurse evaluates that the client understands the test when the client makes which statement?
"I should avoid antibiotics for 1 month before the test."
After teaching a client about the procedure for inserting a nontunneled central catheter, the nurse determines that the client has understood the instructions based on which statement?
"I will be lying on my back but my legs will be higher than my head."
A home care nurse is caring for a client with reports of epigastric discomfort who is scheduled for a barium swallow. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the test?
"I'll avoid eating or drinking anything 6 to 8 hours before the test."
A nurse is caring for a client who is considering vagal blocking therapy for the treatment of obesity. The client asks the nurse, "How does this therapy make me lose weight?" What is the nurse's best response? Select all that apply.
"It decreases stomach emptying." "It decreases pancreatic enzyme secretion." "It decreases stomach contractions." "It decreases absorption of calories."
Semi-Fowler position is maintained for at least which timeframe following completion of an intermittent tube feeding?
1 hour
Blood flow to the GI tract is approximately what percentage of the total cardiac output?
20%
When completing a nutritional assessment of a patient who is admitted for a GI disorder, the nurse notes a recent history of dietary intake. This is based on the knowledge that a portion of digested waste products can remain in the rectum for how many days after a meal is digested?
3 days
he nurse administers a tube feeding to a client via the intermittent gravity drip method. The nurse should administer the feeding over at least which period of time?
30 minutes
how often is a feeding tube irrigated
4-6 hours
A client is recovering from a neck dissection. What volume of serosanguineous secretions would the nurse expect to drain over the first 24 hours?
80-120 ml
Which client would be at greatest risk for the development of an anorectal fistula?
A 35-year-old female with Crohn's disease
A client is diagnosed with colon cancer, located in the lower third of the rectum. What does the nurse understand will be the surgical treatment option for this client?
Abdominoperineal resection
Which neuroregulator increase gastric acid secretion?
Acetylcholine
A nurse plans care for a client who is post op bariatric surgery. Which nursing diagnosis will be the priority?
Acute pain related to surgical procedure
When preparing a client for a hemorrhoidectomy, the nurse should take which action?
Administer an enema as ordered.
While stripping wax from surfboards, a client accidentally ingested a refrigerated strong base cleaning solution, thinking it was water. What interventions would the nurse anticipate including in this client's care plan? Select all that apply.
Administer medication for report of pain. Insert an intravenous (IV) catheter for administration of IV fluids. Maintain nothing by mouth status. Assess respiratory status every 4 hours and prn.
A nurse researcher evaluates the epidemiology of obesity among gender and ethnicity of adults in the United States. Which findings correlate with data the nurse researcher finds? Select all that apply.
Among women, the highest prevalence of obesity is among non-Hispanic blacks. Among men, the highest prevalence of obesity is among Hispanics.
The nurse caring for a client with diverticulitis is preparing to administer the client's medications. The nurse anticipates administration of which category of medication because of the client's diverticulitis?
Antispasmodic
A client who underwent abdominal surgery and has a nasogastric (NG) tube in place begins to complain of abdominal pain that he describes as "feeling full and uncomfortable." Which assessment should the nurse perform first?
Assess patency of the NG tube.
A nurse cares for clients who undergo bariatric surgery due to obesity. When teaching the client on the most successful surgery in clients with very high BMI's, which procedure will the nurse mention?
Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch
A nurse cares for a client with obesity who is also diagnosed with depression. Which medication does the nurse expect the health care provider will prescribe, which also aids in weight loss?
Bupropion
Which of the following is the diagnostic of choice if the suspected diagnosis is diverticulitis?
Computed tomography scan
A nurse caring for a client who is post op bariatric surgery notes that the client has no bowel sounds and suspects the client may have a bowel obstruction. What treatment or therapy does the nurse expect the client will require?
Endoscopy
The nurse is investigating a client's report of pain in the duodenal area. Where should the nurse perform the assessment?
Epigastric area and consider possible radiation of pain to the right subscapular region
Cancer of the esophagus is most often diagnosed by which of the following?
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with biopsy and brushings
A client has been brought into the ED via ambulance, reporting acute generalized abdominal pain, nausea, fever, and constipation. The healthcare provider suspects appendicitis, but testing has not been performed yet to make a definitive diagnosis. What will the nurse most likely do while initially caring for this client?
Explain to the client why analgesics are being withheld.
The nurse is caring for a client who has just returned from the PACU after surgery for peptic ulcer disease. For what potential complications does the nurse know to monitor? Select all that apply.
Hemorrhage Perforation Penetration Pyloric obstruction
A client who is post op from bariatric surgery experiences dumping syndrome. What is the nurse's understanding of the cause of this condition?
Hypertonic food releases metabolic peptides.
The nurse is admitting a client with traumatic injuries who also has class III obesity. When planning this client's care, the nurse should address the client's heightened risk of what nursing diagnoses related to obesity? Select all that apply
Impaired skin integrity Impaired gas exchange
Which of the following dietary guidelines should be followed following bariatric surgery? Select all that apply.
Include two protein snacks per day. Eat slowly. Eat three meals per day.
Gastrin has which of the following effects on gastrointestinal (GI) motility? You Selected:
Increased motility of the stomach
A nurse working with clients with obesity understands that the hypothalamus plays an important role in hunger and satiety. Which statement best describes the role of the hypothalamus in hunger and satiety?
It signals higher neural pathways that lead to eating behaviors.
he nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy. For which mouth conditions associated with HIV infection should the nurse assess? Select all that apply.
Kaposi sarcoma Stomatitis
Which of the following is a proton pump inhibitor used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? Select all that apply.
Lansoprazole (Prevacid) Rabeprazole (AcipHex) Esomeprazole (Nexium)
A client receiving tube feedings has prescriptions for several drugs. Which drugs would the nurse expect to administer to the client without any special preparation? Select all that apply.
Liquid stool softener Sublingual nitroglycerin
A client receiving tube feedings has prescriptions for several drugs. Which drugs would the nurse expect to administer to the client without any special preparation? Select all that appl
Liquid stool softener Sublingual nitroglycerin
A nurse cares for clients with obesity who undergo bariatric surgery. Which clients will the nurse identify as having increased risk of infection after surgery? Select all that apply.
Older adults Adults with greater body mass Males
Which diagnostic produces images of the body by detecting the radiation emitted from radioactive substances?
PET
Which of the following factors may contribute to rapid and shallow respirations in a postoperative client? Select all that apply.
Pain Constricting dressings Abdominal distention Obesity
Which of the following is considered an early symptom of gastric cancer?
Pain relieved by antacids
A nurse teaches a client with obesity about the various medication options for the treatment of obesity. Which medication will the nurse include when teaching the client about the class of medications that stimulate noradrenergic receptors?
Phentermine
A nurse is caring for a client who is suspected to have developed a peptic ulcer hemorrhage. Which action would the nurse perform first?
Place the client in a recumbent position with the legs elevated.
A nurse is preparing to discharge a client newly diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. The client's diagnostic test results were positive for H. pylori bacteria. The health care provider has ordered the "triple therapy" regimen. Which medications will the nurse educate the client on?
Proton-pump inhibitor and two antibiotics
A client with oral cancer reports dryness of the mouth. What is the nurse's best response?
Provide a humidifier for the client to use while sleeping.
A nursing instructor is preparing a class about gastrointestinal intubation. Which of the following would the instructor include as reason for this procedure? Select all that apply.
Remove gas and fluids from the stomach Diagnose gastrointestinal motility disorders Flush ingested toxins from the stomach Administer nutritional substances
he nurse determines a client scheduled to undergo an abdominal ultrasonography should receive which instruction?
Restrict eating of solid food for 6 to 8 hours before the test.
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of acute appendicitis. When assessing the abdomen, the nurse would expect to find rebound tenderness at which location?
Right lower quadrant
Which of the following medications used for obesity improves cardiovascular disease risk factors in obese patients with metabolic syndrome?
Rimonabant (Acomplia)
Which type of diarrhea is caused by increased production of water and electrolytes by the intestinal mucosa and their secretion into the intestinal lumen?
Secretory diarrhea
A client has been diagnosed with Zenker's diverticulum. What treatment does the nurse include in the client education?
Surgical removal of the diverticulum
While preparing a client for an upper GI endoscopy (esophagogastroduodenoscopy), the nurse should implement which interventions? Choose all that apply.
Tell the client he shouldn't eat or drink for 6 to 12 hours before the procedure. Inform the client that he will receive a sedative before the procedure.
A nurse is caring for a client who has experienced an acute exacerbation of Crohn's disease. Which statement best indicates that the disease process is under control?
The client exhibits signs of adequate GI perfusion.
A nurse enters the room of a client who has returned to the unit after having a radical neck dissection. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?
The client lying in a lateral position, with the head of bed flat
The nurse is teaching the client about the upcoming endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Although the nurse instructs on several pertinent points of care, which is emphasized?
The client will change positions frequently throughout the procedure.
The nurse is assisting the health care provider with a colonoscopy for a client with rectal bleeding. The health care provider requests the nurse to administer glucagon during the procedure. Why is the nurse administering this medication during the procedure?
To relax colonic musculature and reduce spasm.
Which symptom characterizes regional enteritis?
Transmural thickening
The presence of mucus and pus in the stools suggests which condition?
Ulcerative colitis
The nurse is teaching injection techniques for a client prescribed liraglutide for the treatment of obesity. Which areas of the body will the nurse suggest for injection sites? Select all that apply.
Upper thigh Abdomen Upper arm Lower thigh
Which of the following is the primary function of the small intestine?
absorption
Which neuroregulator increase gastric acid secretion?
acetylcholine
A nurse caring for a client with small-bowel obstruction should plan to implement which nursing intervention first?
administer IV fluids
The nurse caring for a client with diverticulitis is preparing to administer the client's medications. The nurse anticipates administration of which category of medication because of the client's diverticulitis?
antispasmotics
A client who underwent abdominal surgery and has a nasogastric (NG) tube in place begins to complain of abdominal pain that he describes as "feeling full and uncomfortable." Which assessment should the nurse perform first?
assess patency of the NG tube
Which of the following is considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of liver disease?
biopsy
Cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder characterized by pulmonary and pancreatic dysfunction, usually appears in young children but can also affect adults. If the pancreas was functioning correctly, where would the bile and pancreatic enzymes enter the GI system?
duodenum
he nurse is performing an assessment of a patient. During the assessment the patient informs the nurse of some recent "stomach trouble." What does the nurse know is the most common symptom of patients with GI dysfunction?
dyspepsia
The nurse is caring for a client with a suspected megacolon. The nurse anticipates that one of the findings of assessment will be
fecal incontinence
The nurse recognizes that medium-length nasoenteric tubes are used for
feeding
The nurse is to discontinue a nasogastric tube that had been used for decompression. What is the first action the nurse should take?
flush with 10 ml of water
After teaching a group of students about irritable bowel syndrome and antidiarrheal agents, the instructor determines that the teaching was effective when the students identify which of the following as an example of an opiate-related antidiarrheal agent?
loperamide
A client with enteritis reports frequent diarrhea. What assessment should the nurse should anticipate?
metabolic acidosis
The nurse is providing discharge instructions for a slightly overweight client seen in the Emergency Department with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The nurse notes in the client's record that the client is taking carbidopa/levodopa. Which order for the client by the health care provider should the nurse question?
metoclopramide
A client has been diagnosed with cancer in the descending colon. Which symptoms would the nurse expect the client to report? Select all that apply.
narrowing of stools constipation
Which of the following is an enzyme secreted by the gastric mucosa?
pepsin
Which of the following is the most common symptom of a po
rectal bleeding
he nurse inspects a client's tongue. Which finding would the nurse evaluate as an indication of potential oral cancer?
red plaque on undersurface of tongue
Which type of diarrhea is caused by increased production of water and electrolytes by the intestinal mucosa and their secretion into the intestinal lumen?
secretory diarrhea
is important for a nurse to have an understanding of the major digestive enzymes and their actions. Choose the gastric mucosa secretion that plays an important role in the digestion of triglycerides.
steapsin
A nurse cares for an older adult client with obesity who also has glaucoma. Which obesity medication is contraindicated in this client?
Phentermine
he Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES) consists of severe peptic ulcers, extreme gastric hyperacidity, and gastrin-secreting benign or malignant tumors of the pancreas. The nurse recognizes that an agent that is used to decrease bleeding and decrease gastric acid secretions is
octreotide (Sandostatin)
A nurse cares for a client with a BMI of 40 kg/m2. Which gastrointestinal condition or disease does the nurse recognize is associated with the client's BMI?
colorectal cancer
A client with obesity reports taking orlistat in order to aid in weight loss. Which medication order for the client will the nurse question?
Cyclosporine
The nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which client(s) would be a candidate for total parenteral nutrition (TPN)? Select all that apply.
Child with short bowel syndrome Middle-aged man with acute pancreatitis Man with two-thirds of his colon removed
Which clients will the nurse recognize as being at high risk for complication if taking Lorcaserin for obesity? Select all that apply.
Client with type 2 diabetes Client taking medication for migraines Client taking medication for depression
A client presents with an infection in the area between the internal and external sphincters. In which chronic disease is this condition commonly seen?
Crohn's disease
An older adult client seeks help for chronic constipation. What factor related to aging can cause constipation in elderly clients?
Decreased abdominal strength
A client with acute gastritis asks the nurse what might have caused the problem. What is a possible cause of acute gastritis?
Dietary indiscretion Excessive alcohol intake Radiation therapy
Which of the following medications, used in the treatment of GERD, accelerate gastric emptying?
Metoclopramide (Reglan)
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?
Permit the client to drink only clear liquids.
Which of the following manifestations are associated with a deficiency of vitamin B12? Select all that apply.
Pernicious anemia Macrocytic anemia Thrombocytopenia
A health care provider counsels a client about bariatric surgery and recommends the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. What is the best response by the nurse to further explain this procedure to the client?
Separation of the jejunum with an anastomosis
Which of the following are characteristics associated with the Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES)? Select all that apply.
Severe peptic ulcers Extreme gastric hyperacidity Gastrin-secreting tumors of the pancreas
When evaluating the function of the GI tract, the nurse needs to understand the role of hormones. Secretin, stimulated by the pH of chyme in the duodenum, is a major GI hormone that does which of the following?
Stimulates the production of bicarbonate in pancreatic juice
he nurse is providing medication administration teaching for a client with obesity who is prescribed liraglutide for weight loss. What will the nurse include in the teaching?
You will be injecting the medication on a daily basis."
What type of feedings should be administered to a client who is at risk of diarrhea due to hypertonic feeding solutions?
continuous feeding
The nurse is preparing a client for a test that involves inserting a thick barium paste into the rectum with radiographs taken as the client expels the barium. What test will the nurse prepare the client for?
defecography
Which tube is a nasoenteric feeding tube?
dobbhoff
A nurse cares for a client with obesity who is taking phentermine/topiramate ER and reports tingling around the mouth and fingertips. What is the priority nursing action
document the finding
hen gastric analysis testing reveals excess secretion of gastric acid, the nurse recognizes which medical diagnoses is supported?
duodenal ulcer
A health care provider recommends behavior interventions for a client with obesity. What does the nurse understand is most effective behavioral intervention for clients with obesity?
high intensity
A client is being treated for prolonged diarrhea. Which foods should the nurse encourage the client to consume?
high potassium foods
The nurse is admitting a client with traumatic injuries who also has class III obesity. When planning this client's care, the nurse should address the client's heightened risk of what nursing diagnoses related to obesity? Select all that apply.
impaired skin integrity impaired gas exchange
A resident at a long-term care facility lost the ability to swallow following a stroke 4 years ago. The client receives nutrition via a PEG tube, has adapted well to the tube feedings, and remains physically and socially active. Occasionally, the client develops constipation that requires administration of a laxative to restore regular bowel function. What is the most likely cause of this client's constipation?
lack of free water intake
t is important for a nurse to have an understanding of the major digestive enzymes and their actions. Choose the gastric mucosa secretion that plays an important role in the digestion of triglycerides.
steapsin
Which enzyme aids in the digestion of protein?
trypsin
A client has a 10-year history of Crohn's disease and is seeing the physician due to increased diarrhea and fatigue. What is the recommended dietary approach to treat Crohn's disease?
dietary approach varies.
A nurse cares for a client who is 36 hours postoperative from bariatric surgery and is suspected of having a hemorrhage related to the procedure. What is the nurse's understanding of the most likely cause of the hemorrhage?
disruption of a staple
Which mouth condition is most associated with HIV infection?
karposi sarcoma
Celiac sprue is an example of which category of malabsorption?
Mucosal disorders causing generalized malabsorption
The nurse is providing instructions to a client scheduled for a gastroscopy. What should the nurse be sure to include in the instructions? Select all that apply.
The client must fast for 8 hours before the examination. The throat will be sprayed with a local anesthetic. After gastroscopy, the client cannot eat or drink until the gag reflex returns (1 to 2 hours).
Which of the following is considered an early symptom of gastric cancer?
pain relieved by antacids
he nurse is assisting the health care provider with a gastric acid stimulation test for a client. What medication should the nurse prepare to administer subcutaneously to stimulate gastric secretions?
pentagastrin
A nurse cares for a client with obesity who reports taking "a medication of weight loss" but cannot remember the name of it. The client also reports nervousness and feeling "jittery". Which medication is the client most likely taking?
phentermine
A nurse cares for an older adult client with obesity who also has glaucoma. Which obesity medication is contraindicated in this client?
phentermine
A client who is post op bariatric surgery reports diarrhea. What is the most likely cause of the client's symptoms?
pooor dietary choices`
An enzyme that begins the digestion of starches is
ptyalin
An enzyme that begins the digestion of starches is
ptyalin.
A client is recently diagnosed with Crohn's disease and is beginning treatment. What first-line treatment does the nurse expect that the client will be placed on to decrease the inflammatory response?
sulfasalazine
A patient comes to the clinic with the complaint, "I think I have an ulcer." What is a characteristic associated with peptic ulcer pain that the nurse should inquire about? Select all that apply.
Burning sensation localized in the back or mid-epigastrium Feeling of emptiness that precedes meals from 1 to 3 hours Severe gnawing pain that increases in severity as the day progresses
A nurse cares for a client with obesity who has type 2 diabetes. Which medication does the nurse recognize may assist in weight loss and is also approved to treat type 2 diabetes?
Liraglutide
client is postoperative following a graft reconstruction of the neck. What intervention is the most important for the nurse to complete with the client?
assess the graft for color and temperature
A client who underwent abdominal surgery and has a nasogastric (NG) tube in place begins to complain of abdominal pain that he describes as "feeling full and uncomfortable." Which assessment should the nurse perform first?
assess the patancy of the NG tube
A nurse prepares nutrition education for a client who will undergo bariatric surgery. What nutrition suggestion best indicates a beneficial effect on the number and quality of bowel movements the client may have after surgery?
avoid high-fat foods
A client with obesity is prescribed liraglutide for weight loss. Which common side effect will the nurse include in the client teaching?
nausea
Place the pathophysiology of obesity in the correct order.
ncreased body fat Adiposopathy Release of biochemical mediators Chronic inflammation Disease
A client is to receive parenteral nutrition for 4 weeks. What type of catheter would the nurse prepare to teach the client about the planned nutrition?
nontunneled central catheter
patient is scheduled for a fiberoptic colonoscopy. What does the nurse know that fiberoptic colonoscopy is most frequently used to diagnose?
cancer
If a client's central venous catheter accidentally becomes disconnected, what should a nurse do first?
clamp the catheter
A client is scheduled to have an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Which structures are visualized during this procedure?
common bile duct, pancreatic duct, and biliary tree
What is the primary nursing diagnosis for a client with a bowel obstruction?
deficient fluid volume
The nurse is working on a general medical unit. A client is scheduled for an upper gastrointestinal series. Upon return to the nursing unit, what does the nurse identify as the client goal?
increase the amount of fluids
A client who is post op from bariatric surgery reports constipation. What is the most likely cause of the client's symptoms?
insufficient water intake
A focused GI assessment begins with a complete history and physical examination. Identify the quadrant of the abdomen to be palpated or percussed for a patient with pancreatitis.
left upper
A focused GI assessment begins with a complete history and physical examination. Identify the quadrant of the abdomen to be palpated or percussed for a patient with pancreatitis.
left upper quadrant
The health care provider orders the insertion of a single lumen nasogastric tube. When gathering the equipment for the insertion, what will the nurse select?
levin tube
A client has symptoms suggestive of peritonitis. Nursing management would not include:
limiting analgesics to avoid the formation of paralytic ileus.
A client with obesity taking lorcaserin reports feeling agitated lately and has had diarrhea for several days. What is the nurse's priority response?
notify the provider
A client has been taking a 10-day course of antibiotics for pneumonia. The client has been having white patches that look like milk curds in the mouth. What treatment will the nurse educate the client about?
nystatin
The Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES) consists of severe peptic ulcers, extreme gastric hyperacidity, and gastrin-secreting benign or malignant tumors of the pancreas. The nurse recognizes that an agent that is used to decrease bleeding and decrease gastric acid secretions is
octreotide (Sandostatin)
A nurse is monitoring a client with peptic ulcer disease. Which assessment findings would most likely indicate perforation of the ulcer? Select all that apply.
tachycardia Hypotension A rigid, board-like abdomen
The nurse is inserting a sump tube in a patient with Crohn's disease who is suspected of having a bowel obstruction. What does the nurse understand is the benefit of the gastric (Salem) sump tube in comparison to some of the other tubes?
the tube is radiopaque