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hepatitis A

it has been determined that the client with hepatitis is contracted infection from contaminated food. Which type of hepatitis is this plant most likely experiencing?

lying recumbent after meals

a client with a hiatal hernia chronically experiences heartburn after meals. What should the nurse teach the client to avoid

upright

a client with ascites is scheduled for a paracentesis. The nurse is assisting the healthcare provider in performing the procedure. Which position should the nurse assist the client into for this procedure?

the test requires a client to lie still for short intervals

an ultrasound of the gallbladder to schedule for the client with a suspected diagnosis of cholecystitis . what should the nurse explain to the client about the test?

irrigating the nasogastric (ng) tube

the nurse is caring for a client after a Billroth II (gastrojejunostomy) procedure. One review of the post-operative prescriptions, what should the nurse clarify?

vitamin B12

the nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of chronic gastritis. The nurse anticipates that the client is at risk for which vitamin deficiency?

protruding and swollen

the nurse is monitoring for stoma prolapse in a client with a colostomy which them observations should indicate that a prolapse has occurred

vertigo, tachycardia, syncope, sweating, power, palpitations, and the desire to lie down

the nurse is monitoring the client for early signs and symptoms of dumping syndrome. Which indicates this occurrence?

inspection

the nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal examination. The initial step should be which?

limit the fluids taken with meals.

the nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions to a client after a gastrectomy. Which measure should the nurse include in the client teaching to help prevent dumping syndrome?

left Sims position

the nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client about an upcoming colonoscopy procedure. The nurse should include in the instructions that the client will be placed in which position for the procedure?

position the client Supine and flat

the nurse is reviewing the health care provider's prescriptions written for a client admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which healthcare provider prescription should the nurse verify if noted in the client's chart

diarrhea

the nurse is reviewing the record of a client with crohn's disease. Which tool characteristics should the nurse expect to see documented in the record

lie on the right side for 2 hours

the nurse reinforces post-operative liver biopsy procedures to a client. What should the nurse tell the client?


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