Med Surg Final

A client with a-fib is receiving Coumadin to prevent clots from forming in the atria. The order is for Coumadin 2.5mg orally daily. The medication is supplied in 1mg tabs. How many tabs will the nurse administer to the client?

2.5

A prescription reads levothyroxine, 150mcg orally daily. The medication label reads levothyroxine 0.1mg/tablet. The nurse administers how many tablets to the client?

1.5

The nurse is administering lispro insulin. Based on the onset of action, how long before breakfast should the nurse give the injection? 10-15 mins 30-40 mins 3 hours 1-2 hours

10 to 15 minutes

A client is prescribed 1,000mL of NS over 8 hours. What does the IV pump need to be set at?

125mL

The primary care health provider prescribes 2000mL of 5% Dextrose and half normal saline to infuse over 24 hours. The drop factor is 15 drops per minute. The nurse should set the flow rate at how many drops per minute?

21

A nurse is preparing to administer gabapentin 900mg PO once daily for a client who has neuropathic pain. The amount available is gabapentin 300mg/capsule. How many capsules should the nurse administer per dose?

3

Thrombolytic therapy for the treatment of an ischemic stroke should be initiated within how many hours of the onset of symptoms to obtain the best functional outcomes? 9 12 3 6

3 hours

Glycosylated hemoglobin reflects blood glucose concentrations over which period of time? 3 months 1 month 6 months 12 months

3 months

A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes and a new prescription for 14 units of regular insulin and 28 units of NPH insulin SQ at breakfast. What is the total number of units of insulin that the nurse should prepare in the syringe?

42

A prescription reads regular insulin, 8 units/hr by continuous IV infusion. The pharmacy prepares the medication and delivers an IV bag labeled 100 units of regular insulin in 100mL of NS. The nurse sets the infusion pump at how many mL per hour?

8

Which of the following clients with type I DM is most likely to experience adequate glucose control? A client who adheres closely to a meal plan and meal schedule One who eliminates carbs for their daily intake A client who skips breakfast A client who never deviates from ordered dose of insulin

A client who adheres closely to a meal plan and meal schedule

The nurse is evaluating the status of a client who had a craniotomy 3 days ago. Which assessment findings would indicate that the client is developing meningitis as a compensation of surgery? Absence of nuchal rigidity A positive Kernig's sign A positing Brudinski's sign

A positive Brudzinski's sign

A client's health history is suggestive of IBD. Which of the following would suggest Crohn's disease, rather than UC, as the cause of the client's signs and symptoms? Involvement of the rectal mucousa Absence of blood in the stool A pattern of exacerbations and remissions Severe diarrhea

Absence of blood in the stool

A nurse is administering bolus enteral feedings for a client who has malnutrition. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention? Give feeding at room temperature Elevate HOB 20 degrees Flush with 30ml of cold water Instill formula over 60 mins

Administer the feeding at room temperature

A nurse is monitoring a client who is postoperative following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following data should the nurse identify as the priority to monitor? Airway patency Pain control Urination Temp

Airway patency

The nurse is caring for a client who had a hemorrhagic stroke. What assessment finding constitutes an early sign of deterioration? Tonic clonic seizures Alternation in LOC Generalized pain

Alteration in LOC

A nurse in the ED is caring for a client who has an epidural hematoma following a motor vehicle crash. Which of the following is an expected finding for this client? Drainage of clear fluid from the ears Narrowing pulse pressure Alternating periods of alertness and unconsciousness Extensive bruising of mastoid area

Alternating periods of alertness and unconsciousness

A client who has a history of MI is prescribed aspirin 325mg. The nurse recognizes that the aspirin is given due to which of the following actions of the medication? Anti-inflammatory Anticoagulant Analgesic Antiplatelet aggregate

Antiplatelet aggragate

A client has had a radical neck dissection and begins to hemorrhage at the incision site. The nurse should take which actions in this situation? Select all that apply. Apply manual pressure over the site Monitor VS Lower HOB Call PCP Monitor airway

Apply manual pressure over the site, monitor VS, call the PCP immediately, monitor the client's airway

A nurse is teaching a client about high-fiber foods that can assist in lowering LDL. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the teaching? Yogurt Broccoli Beans Cheese Whole grains

Beans, cheese, broccoli

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for transdermal nitroglycerin to treat angina pectoris. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? Apply a new patch once per week Apply the patch in the same location as the previous one Apply a new patch when you experience chest pain Apply the patch in the morning

Apply the transdermal patch in the morning

A nurse has been caring for a client newly diagnosed with DM. The client is overwhelmed by what he's facing and not sure he can handle giving himself insulin. This client has been discharged and the nurse is insisting the nurse hurry because she needs the space for clients being admitted. How should the nurse handle the situation? Ask the MD to delay d/c Tell the charge nurse she refuses to rush Suggest the client finds a friend to teach him DC as directed

Ask the physician to delay the discharge

The nurse is conducting a focused neurological assessment. When assessing the patient's cranial nerve function, the nurse would include which of the following assessments? Assessment of orientation to person, place and time Assessment of hand grip Assessment of arm drift Assessment of gag reflex

Assessment of gag reflex

A client present to the emergency department with upper GI bleed and is in moderate distress. In planning care, what is the priority nursing action for this client? Complete abdominal exam Through investigation of precipitating events Insertion of NG tube Assessment of VS

Assessment of vital signs

A nurse is interpreting the ECG strip of a client who has bradycardia. Which of the following cardiac components should the nurse identify as the role of the P wave? Early ventricular repolarization Repolarization of Purkinje fibers Atrial depolarization

Atrial depolarization

Which of the following, if left untreated, can lead to an ischemic stroke? a fib ruptured cerebral arteries cerebral aneurysm

Atrial fibrillation

A client with a T4 level spinal cord injury is complaining of a severe headache. The nurse notes profuse diaphoresis of the client's forehead and scalp. Which of the following does the nurse suspect? thrombophlebitis autonomic dysreflexia spinal shock

Autonomic dysreflexia

A client with peptic ulcer disease has had metronidazole added to his current medication regimen. What health education related to this medication should the nurse provide? Take an extra dose a day if stomach pain persists Take at bedtime to avoid drowsiness Take on an empty stomach Avoid drinking alcohol

Avoid drinking alcohol

A nurse is assessing a female client who is risk for developing DM. The nurse should identify that which of the following manifestations increases the client's risk for developing type II DM? Fasting glucose level of 98 Abdominal girth 32 inches BP of 154/98 Triglycerides of 100

BP of 154/98

A client with a new diagnosis of ischemic stroke is deemed to e a candidate for treatment with t-PA and has been admitted to the ICU. In addition to closely monitoring the client's cardiac and neurologic status, the nurse monitors the client for signs of what complication? pain bleeding seizures sepsis

Bleeding

A patient with an occluded coronary artery is admitted and has an emergency percutaneous coronary intervention. The patient is admitted to the cardiac critical care unit. For what complication should the nurse most closely monitor the patient? Bleeding at insertion site Hyperlipidemia CHF Left ventricular hypertrophy

Bleeding at insertion site

A nurse is teaching a client who has constipation about a high-fiber low fat diet. Which of the following food choices by the client indicates understanding of the teaching? Apples Eggs PB Rice

Brown rice

When assessing a client who has experienced a spinal injury, the nurse notes diaphragmatic breathing and loss of upper limb use and sensation. At what level does the nurse anticipate the injury has occurred? C5 C1 T3 L1

C5

A client is brought to the emergency department with symptoms of a CVA. The nurse would anticipate which diagnostic evaluation to be completed prior to initiation of treatment? Chest x-ray CT Lumbar puncture

CT scan of brain

A nurse enters a client's room and finds the client pulseless. The family has requested a DNR but the order has not been written by the doctor yet. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Respect the family's wishes and do nothing Seek help from unit manager Call emergency response team call md for dnr order

Call the emergency response team

A client who just experienced a suspected ischemic stroke is brought to the ED by ambulance. On what should the nurse's primary assessment focus? Cardiac and resp. status Fluid and electrolyte balances Seizure activity

Cardiac and respiratory status

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with angina who is scheduled for cardiac catheterization. The patient is anxious and asks the reason for this test. What is the best response? Done to evaluate cardiac response to stress Done to detect how efficiently a patient's heart muscle contracts Done to evaluate cardiac electrical activity Done to assess how open or blocked a patient's coronary arteries are

Cardiac catheterization is usually done to assess how blocked or open a patient's coronary arteries are

The nurse is admitting a client with Guillain-Barre syndrome to the nursing unit. The client has complaints of inability to move both legs and reports a tingling sensation above the waistline. Knowing the complications of the disorder, the nurse should bring the most essential items into the client's room? Nasal cannula and oxygen Nebulizer and pulse ox BP cuff and flashlight Cardiac monitor and intubation tray

Cardiac monitoring and intubation tray

A nurse enters a client's room and finds him unresponsive. After notifying the rapid response team, which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Check for carotid pulse Begin chest compressions Attach defibrillator pads Check for carotid pulse

Check for a carotid pulse

The nurse has documented a client diagnosed with a head injury as having a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 7. The score is generally interpreted as? most responsive coma minimally responsive least responsive

Coma

The nurse is caring for a client with a resolved intestinal obstruction who has an NG tube in place. The PCP has now prescribed the NG tube be removed. What is the priority nursing assessment prior to removing the tube? Check serum electrolyte levels Check pH of gastric contents Check for presence of bowel sounds Check for proper NG tube placement

Checking for the presence of bowel sounds in all 4 quadrants

The nurse is assessing the adaptation of a client to changes in functional status after a stroke. Which observation indicates to the nurse that the client is adapting the most successfully? Attitude Consistently uses adaptive equipment Follows diet and exercise regimen

Consistently uses adaptive equipment in dressing self

A nurse is working with a client who has chronic constipation. What should be included in client teaching to promote normal bowel function? Consume a high residue, high fiber diet Resist the urge to deficate until urge becomes intense Limit physical activity Use suppositories

Consume high-residue, high-fiber foods

A client admitted with acute diverticulitis has experienced a sudden increase in temperature and reports a sudden onset of abdominal tenderness. The nurse's rapid assessment reveals that the client's abdomen is uncharacteristically rigid on palpation. What is the nurse's best response? Position the client supine and insert NG tube Contact the PCP and report signs of perforation Administer Fleets enema Page the PCP and report the client may have an obstruction

Contact the PCP and report these signs of perforation

A client with DM demonstrates acute anxiety when admitted to the hospital for the treatment of hyperglycemia. What is the appropriate intervention to decrease the client's anxiety? Convey empathy, trust and respect Make sure client is familiar with correct medical terms Administer a sedative Ignore s/s of anxiety

Convey empathy, trust and respect toward the client

A patient present to the walk-in clinic complaining of intermittent chest pain on exertion, which is eventually attributed to angina. The nurse should inform the patient that angina is most often attributable to what cause? Decreased cardiac output Infarction of the myocardium Decreased cardiac contractility Coronary arteriosclerosis

Coronary atherosclerosis

The nurse inspects the color of the drainage from an NG tube on a postoperative client 24 hours after gastric surgery. Which finding indicates the need to notify the primary care health provider? Brown drainage Dark red drainage Green drainage Yellow drainage

Dark red drainage

A nurse is assessing a client who has Graves' disease. The nurse should expect which of the following lab results? Decreased TSH Decreased T4 Decreased TSI Decreased T3

Decreased TSH

A client with a diagnosis of DKA is being treated in the ED. Which finding supports this diagnosis? Low blood glucose levels Decreased urine output Decreased pH Deep, rapid breathing

Deep, rapid breathing

A nurse is caring for a client who develops a ventricular fibrillation rhythm. The client is unresponsive, pulseless and apneic. Which of the following actions is the nurse's responsibility? Airway management Amiodarone Epinephrine Defibrillation

Defibrillation

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of TIA and moderate carotid stenosis who has undergone a carotid endarterectomy. Which postoperative finding would cause the nurse the most concern? difficulty swallowing mild neck edema blood pressure 128/86

Difficulty swallowing

The nurse working on the coronary care unit is caring for a patient with ACS. How can the nurse best meet the psychosocial needs? Increase participation in rehab activities Reinforce that treatment will be successful Facilitate a referral to chaplain Directly address anxiety and fear

Directly address anxiety and fear

A client receives a local anesthetic to suppress the gag reflex for a diagnostic procedure of the upper GI tract. The nurse determines which nursing intervention is advised for this client? Cramping or abdominal distention Breathing-related discomfort Do not give foods until gag reflex returns Measure fluid output for 24 hours

Do not give any food and fluids until the gag reflex returns

A nurse is caring for a client who has increased intracranial pressure. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take? Elevate HOB 30 degrees Teach controlled cough and deep breathing Provide a brightly lit environment Encourage intake of 2,000mL of clear fluids

Elevate the HOB 30 degrees

A nurse is instructing a client's family members about feeding safety for a client who had dysphagia following a stroke. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? Place food on affected side of mouth Encourage brief exercise before meals Encourage client to take small bites

Encourage the client to take small bites

A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with peptic ulcer. When teaching the client about his new diagnosis, how should the nurse best describe it? Bleeding from the mucosa of the stomach Erosion of the lining of the stomach or intestine Viral invasion of the stomach wall Inflammation of the lining of the stomach

Erosion of the lining of the stomach or intestine

A patient is brought by ambulance to the ED after suffering what the family thinks is a stroke. The nurse caring for this patient is aware that an absolute contraindication for thrombolytic therapy is what? BP of 180/110 Previous thrombolytic therapy in the last 12 months Evidence of hemorrhagic stroke Evidence of stroke evolution

Evidence of hemorrhagic stroke

A nurse is teaching about pernicious anemia with a client who has chronic gastritis. Which of the following information should the nurse include in teaching? Caused by an increase in intrinsic factor Expect a monthly shot of B12 Plate to take vitamin k supplements Caused when the cells producing gastric acid are damaged

Expect a monthly injection of vitamin B12.

The nurse is evaluating the neurological signs of a client in spinal shock following a spinal cord injury. Which observation indicates spinal shock persists? Reflex emptying of the bladder Flaccid paralysis Hyperreflexia

Flaccid paralysis

A client has clear fluid leaking from the nose following a basilar skull fracture. Which finding would alert the nurse the cerebrospinal fluid is present? Grossly bloody in appearance Separates into rings with halo Tests negative for glucose

Fluid separates into ring with halo and tests positive for glucose

Which is a nonmodifiable risk factor for ischemic stroke? smoking hld a fib gender

Gender

A patient has experienced a seizure in which she became rigid and then experienced alternating muscle relaxation and contraction. What type of seizure does the nurse recognize? Unclassified Generalized Absence Focal

Generalized seizure

The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative from having a g-tube placed. What should the nurse do on a daily basis to prevent skin breakdown? Gently rotate the tube Change the wet to dry dressing Loop adhesive tape around the tube Verify tube placement

Gently rotate the tube

A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes and plans to administer his regular insulin SQ before he eats breakfast at 0800. After checking the client's morning glucose level, which of the following actions should the nurse take? Give insulin at 0700 Give when breakfast tray arrives Give at 0730 Give at 0830

Give the insulin at 0730

A nurse is assessing an adolescent who has an exacerbation of Graves' disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Bradycardia Lethargy Heat intolerance Weight gain

Heat intolerance

A nurse is reviewing the heart history for a client who has angina pectoris and a prescription for propranolol hydrochloride PO 40mg twice daily. Which of the following findings in the history should the nurse report to the provider? The client has a history of hypothyroidism The client has a hx of bronchial asthma The client has a hx of migraines The client has a hx of htn

Hx of bronchial asthma

A nurse is assessing a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Hypotension Diaphoresis Hyperpigmentation Weight loss

Hyperpigmentation

A patient with DKA has had a large volume of fluid infused for rehydration. What potential complication from rehydration should the nurse monitor for? Hyperglycemia Hyperkalemia Hypokalemia Hyponatremia

Hypokalemia

A client diagnosed with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonkeotic syndrome is stabilized and prepared for d/c. When preparing the client for d/c and home management, which statement indicates that the client understands his condition and how to correct it? If I experience trembling, weakness and headache I should drink a glass of soda If I begin to feel especially thirsty or hungry I will eat a snack high in carbs I can avoid getting sick by not becoming dehydrated

I can avoid getting sick by not becoming dehydrated and by paying attention to my need to urinate, drink, or eat more than usual

The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client with a newly diagnosed Crohn's disease about dietary measures to implement during exacerbation episodes. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further instruction? I should increase fiber in my diet I will need to avoid caffeine I am going to learn some stress reduction techniques I can have an exacerbation and remissions

I should increase fiber in my diet

A nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client who has seizures and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching? I will notify my MD before taking any other meds I will be glad when I can stop taking this med I know I cannot switch brands of this med

I will be glad when I can stop taking this medicine

A nurse is teaching a client who has DM about the manifestations of hypoglycemia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching? I will feel shaky My skin will be warm and moist I will be more thirsty My appetite will be decreased

I will feel shaky.

A nurse is teaching a group of diabetics about meal planning. Which of the following statements indicates understanding? I will avoid having any snacks I will not eat more than 2800 mg of sodium a day I should not eat anything containing sugar I will not eat fruit canned in syrup

I will not eat fruit canning in syrup

The nurse provides instructions to a client newly diagnosed with type I DM. The nurse recognizes accurate understanding of measures to prevent diabetic ketoacidosis when the client makes which statement? I will stop taking my insulin if I am too sick to eat I will notify my MD when my blood sugar is over 250 I will adjust my insulin dose according to the level of glucose in my urine I will decrease my insulin dose during times of illness

I will notify my primary health care provider if my blood glucose level is higher than 250

A client has been brought to the ED by paramedics after being found unconscious. The client's medical alert bracelet indicates that the client has type I DM and the client's blood glucose level is 22. The nurse should anticipate which intervention? IV bolus of 5% dextrose SQ administration of 10 units of humalog SQ administration of 15 units of regular insuline IV administration of 50% dextrose in water

IV administration of 50% dextrose in water

A client is brought to the ED with a diagnosis of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome. The nurse would immediately prepare to initiate which anticipated primary health care provider order? IV infusion of NS 100 units of NPH IV infusion of sodium bicarb Intubation

IV infusion of normal saline

A nurse is presenting d/c instructions to a client with MS. The client reports symptoms of diplopia, dysmetria, and sensory change. Which of the following nursing statements are appropriate? Plan to relax in a hot tub Engage in vigorous exercise Wear an eye patch to right eye at all times IMpelement a schedule to rest

Implement a schedule to include periods of rest

The nurse is preparing a plan of care for a client with DM who has hyperglycemia. The nurse places priority on which client problem? Inadequate consumption of nutrients Lack of knowledge Compromised family coping Inadequate fluid volume

Inadequate fluid volume

A nurse is caring for a client who has aphasia following a stroke. A family members asks the nurse how she should communicate with the client. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate? Incorporate nonverbal cues in the conversation Ask multiple choice question s Use simple, child-like statements Use a higher pitched tone

Incorporate nonverbal cues in the conversation

A nurse is assessing a client who has fluid overload. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Increased hematocrit Increased HR Increased temperature Increased respiratory rate Increased BP

Increased HR, BP and respiratory rate

The client who is managing DM through diet and insulin control asks the nurse why exercise is important. Which is the best response by the nurse to support adding exercise to the daily routine? Decreases need for pancreas to produce more cells Decreased risk of developing insulin resistance Creates an overall feeling of wellbeing Increases ability for glucose to get into the cell and lowers blood sugar

Increases ability for glucose to get into the cell and lowers blood sugar

A client tells the nurse that he is concerned because his provider told him that he has a heart murmur. The nurse should explain to the client that the murmur: Means there is inflammation around the heart Indicates turbulent blood flow through a valve Is an extra sound due to blood entering a chamber Is a high pitched sound due to narrowing of a valve

Indicates turbulent blood flow through a valve

A nurse is assessing a client who has PUD. The client requests more information about the typical cause of H. Pylori infection. What would it be appropriate for the nurse to instruct the client? Many people have genetic factors that cause H. pylori Endemic in warm, moist climates Typically occurs due to ingestion of contaminated food and water Most client acquire the infection while traveling

Infection typically occurs due to ingestion of contaminated food/water

A nurse is assessing a client who is taking levothyroxine. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a manifestation of levothyroxine overdose? Hypoactive DTR Insomnia Drowsiness Constipation

Insomnia

A nurse prepares teaching for a client with newly-diagnosed DM. Which statements about the role of insulin will the nurse include in the teaching? Promotes storage of glucose in adipose tissues Permits entry of glucose into the cells of the body Interferes with the release of growth hormone Interferes with glucagon from the pancreas

Insulin permits entry of glucose into the cells of the body

An external insulin pump is prescribed for a client with DM. When the client asks the nurse about the functioning of the pump, the nurse bases the response on which information about the pump? It releases insulin at specific intervals It continuously infuses small amounts of NPH insulin into the bloodstream while regularly monitoring blood glucose levels. It is surgically attached to the pancreas

It continuously infuses small amounts of NPH insulin into the bloodstream while regularly monitoring blood glucose levels.

A client newly diagnosed with DM is instructed by the PCP to obtain glucagon for emergency use at home. The client asks a home care nurse about the purpose of the medication. What is the nurse's best response to the client's question? It will boost the cells in your pancreas if you have insufficient insulin It is for times when you blood glucose is too low from too much insulin It will help promote insulin absorption when your glucose levels are high

It is for times when your blood glucose is too low from too much insulin ​

An elderly patient is admitted with a hip fracture and expressing concern about preventing complications. What education should the nurse to for a patient to prevent hospital acquired pneumonia? Keep HOB elevated 30 degrees Encourage patient to ambulate as tolerated Encourage to cough and deep breathe every hour Teach patient to use incentive spirometer every 2 hours

Keep the HOB elevated 30 degrees, encourage the patient to cough and deep breathe every hour, ambulate

A client has been diagnosed with DM And discusses treatment strategies with the nurse. What consequences of untreated DM should the nurse include with client teaching? Select all that apply. Limb amputation Blindness Cardiovascular disease Renal failure Liver disease

Limb amputation, blindness, cardiovascular disease, liver disease and renal failure

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client following a gastrectomy and should instruct the client to take which measure to assists in preventing dumping syndrome? Sit in high-Fowlers Limit fluids taken with meals Ambulate following a meal Eat high carb foods

Limit fluids taken with meals

The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with an elevated cholesterol level. The nurse is aware that plaque on the inner lumen of arteries is composed of what? WBC's Lipids and fibrous tissues High-density cholesterol Lipoproteins

Lipids and fibrous tissue

A client is admitted to the neurologic ICU with a suspected diffuse axonal injury. What would be the primary neuroimaging diagnostic tool used on this client to evaluate the brain structure? mri us pet scan x ray

MRI

The nurse is working with a patient who is newly diagnosed with MS. What basic information should the nurse provide to the patient? MS is a progressive demyelinating disease MS occurs more frequently in men MS typically has an acute onset

MS is a progressive demyelinating disease of the nervous system

The nurse is providing care for a patient who is unconscious. What nursing intervention takes highest priority? Provide pain control Maintaining a patent airway Inserting NG tube

Maintaining a patent airway

A client with GERD has undergone diagnostic testing and it has been determined that increasing the pace of gastric emptying may help alleviate symptoms. The nurse should anticipate that the client may be prescribed what drug? Lansoprazole Omeprazole Calcium carbonate Metoclopramide

Metoclopramide

A client is diagnosed with STEMI and is receiving a tissue plasminogen activator, alteplase. Which action is priority nursing intervention? Monitor for PE Have heparin sodium available Monitor for kidney failure Monitor for signs of bleeding

Monitor for signs of bleeding

A nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 DM. The nurse misread the client's morning blood glucose level as 210 instead of 120 and administered the insulin dose appropriate for a reading over 200 before the client's breakfast. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? Notify nurse manager Monitor for hypoglycemia Complete incident report Given 15g of carbs

Monitor the client for hypoglycemia

The nurse is providing discharge education to a patient diagnosed with HF. What should the nurse teach this patient to do to assess her fluid balance in the home setting? Assess radial pulse daily Monitor weight daily Monitor BM's Monitor BP

Monitor weight daily

A client comes to the clinic reporting pain in the epigastric region. What statement by the client suggests the presence of a duodenal ulcer? I know that my father had ulcers My pain resolves when I have something to eat The pain interferes with my quality of life I seem to have more BM's than I normally do

My pain resolves when I have something to eat

A nurse is performing a monofilament sensory assessment of a client who has DM. When performing this assessment, for which of the following complications is the nurse monitoring? Neuropathy Nephropathy Radiculopathy Retinopathy

Neuropathy

A client is recovering from abdominal surgery and has a large abdominal wound. The nurse should encourage the client to eat which food item that is naturally high in Vitamin C to promote wound healing? Bananas Milk Oranges Chicken

Oranges

The nurse is instituting seizure precautions for a client who is being admitted from the emergency department. Which measures should the nurse include in planning for the client's safety? Pad side rails Place oxygen and suction equipment at bedside Placing a patent airway at bedside Place bed in highest positoin Flush IV catheter to ensure site is patent Putting a padded tongue blade at the HOB

Pad side rails of bed, placing an airway at the bedside, placing oxygen and suction equipment at the bedside, flushing the IV catheter to ensure that the site is patent

The nurse is doing an admission assessment on a client with a history of duodenal ulcer. To determine whether the problem is currently active, the nurse should assess the client for which manifestation of duodenal ulcer? Pain radiating down right arm Weight loss Pain relieved by food intake N&V

Pain relieved by food intake

A nurse is caring for a client who has had a spinal cord injury of the T2-T3 vertebrae. When planning care, the nurse should anticipate which of the following types of disability? Hemiplegia Paraplegia Quadriplegia Paresthesia

Paraplegia

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect? Nocturnal polyuria Pink frothy sputum Jugular distention Yellow productive cough

Pink, frothy sputum

A patient with a C7 spinal cord fracture informs the nurse, "My head is killing me!" The nurse assesses a BP of 210/140 and a HR of 48 and observes diaphoresis on the face. What is the first action by the nurse? Assess for fecal impaction Call MD Place in sitting position

Place the patient in a sitting position

The nurse is caring for a client who has an NG tube that has been in place for 2 days. Before giving a scheduled feeding, the nurse should? Give 30-45mL of water Perform a focused GI assessment Position the patient upright Ensure the client has recently voided

Position the patient upright

A patient with MS has developed dysphagia as a result of cranial nerve dysfunction. What nursing action should the nurse consequently perform? Position upright during feeding Arrange for patient to receive a low reside diet Withold liquids

Position the patient upright during feeding

A nurse is planning to administer digoxin to a client who has heart failure. Which of the following lab results is the priority for the nurse to review prior to administration? INR BUN Potassium

Potassium

A nurse is caring for an older adult who has been experiencing severe C-diff related diarrhea. When reviewing the client's most recent lab tests, the nurse should prioritize what finding? Potassium Hemoglobin WBC Creatinine

Potassium level

A nurse is reviewing the medication list for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 DM. The nurse should recognize which of the following medications can cause glucose intolerance? Atorvastatin Ranitidine Mucinex Prednisone

Prednisone

A client is sinus bradycardia, with a heart rate of 46 BPM and blood pressure of 82/60, reports dizziness. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate will be prescribed? Continue to monitor patient Administer digoxin Defibrillate Prepare for transcutaneous pacing

Prepare for transcutaneous pacing

A nurse suspects a client who has myasthenia gravis is experiencing a myasthenic crisis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take? Prepare to give vasoconstrictor Give an anticholinesterase medication Prepare for mechanical ventilation

Prepare the client for mechanical ventilation

A nurse is assessing a client who is admitted with hyperthyroidism. The client reports a weight loss of 5.4 kg in the last 2 months, increased appetite, increased perspiration, fatigue, menstrual irregularity and restlessness. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent a thyroid crisis? Observe for s/s of hypocalcemia Give aspirin Keep client NPO Provide a quit, low stimulating environment

Provide a quiet, low-stimulus environment

A nurse is preparing to administer an omotic diuretic IV to a client with increased IP. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the purpose of the medication? Reduce edema of the brain Increase cell size in brain Provide fluid hydration

Reduce edema of the brain

A client with CVA is prescribed medication to treat the disorder. The client wants to know what other measures may help reduce CVA. Which is an accurate suggestion for the client? Reduced htn and high blood cholesterol Increase body weight Increase hydration

Reduce hypertension and high blood cholesterol

A physician orders aspirin 325mg PO daily for a client who has experienced a TIA. The nurse should teach the client that the physician has ordered this medication to? Prevent intracranial bleeding Reduce chance of blood clot formation Control headache pain

Reduce the chance of blood clot formation

A patient with cardiovascular disease is being treated with Norvasc (amlodipine), a calcium channel blocking agent. The therapeutic effects of calcium channel blockers include which of the following? Preventing platelet aggregation Increasing the efficiency of myocardial oxygen consumption Reducing myocardial oxygen consumption Reducing the heart's workload

Reducing the heart's workload by decreasing heart rate and myocardial contraction

The client is admitted to the hospital with Guillain-Barre syndrome. Which past medical history finding makes the client most at risk for the disease? meningitis in the last 5 years back injury or traum respiratory or gi infection in previous month

Respiratory or GI infection during the previous month

A nurse is caring for a client who has a TBI. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of ICP? Hypotension Restlessness Tachycardia Anemia

Restlessness

A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has Cushing's disease. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching? Limit intake of potassium rich foods Decrease protein intake Increase carb intake Restrict sodium intake

Restrict sodium intake

A client with type 2 DM has been managing his blood glucose levels using diet and metformin. Following an ordered increase in the client's daily dose of metformin, the nurse should prioritize which of the following assessments? Monitoring client's behavior Reviewing BUN and creatinine levels Monitoring neutrophil levels Assessing for s/s of impaired liver function

Reviewing the client's creatinine and BUN levels

A nurse is teaching a client who has heart failure about the need to limit sodium in the diet to 2,000mg daily. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend for the client? Baked ham Salmon Hot dog Chicken breast Cheddar cheese

Salmon, chicken breast, cheddar cheese

The nurse is caring for a client with acute pancreatitis and is monitoring the client for a paralytic ileus. Which piece of assessment data should alert the nurse to this occurrence? Firm, nontender mass at the lower right costal margin Loss of anal sphincter control Severe constant pain with rapid onset Inability to pass flatus

Severe constant pain with rapid onset

The nurse teaching the client with DM about differentiating between hypoglycemia and ketoacidosis. The client demonstrates an understanding of the teaching by stating that a quick acting form of glucose should be taken if which symptoms develop? Fruity breath odor Shakiness Blurred vision Polyuria

Shakiness

A client is taking the prescribed dose of phenytoin to control seizures. Results of a phenytoin blood level study reveals a level of 35. Which finding would be expected as a result of this lab result? hypotension no abnormal findings slurred speech tachycardia

Slurred speech

A nurse is presenting a community education program on recommended lifestyle changes to prevent angina and MI. Which of the following changes should the nurse recommend first? Taking fish oil capsules Diet modification Relaxation exercises Smoking cessation

Smoking cessation.

A nurse is teaching a client who is prescribed warfarin. The nurse should teach the client about the following food that could interfere with the medication? Organ meats Grapefruit Milk Spinach

Spinach

A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is newly diagnosed with type 2 DM and has a prescription for glipizide. Which of the following statements by the nurse best describes the action of glipizide? Prevents liver from destroying insulin Stimulates your pancreas to release insulin Replaces insulin that is not being produced by pancreas Absorbs excess carbs in the system

Stimulates your pancreas to release insulin

A nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious following a cerebral hemorrhage. Which of the following nursing interventions is of the highest priority? Perform passive ROM Monitor electrolyte levels Record I&O Suction saliva from mouth

Suction saliva from the client's mouth

A client who has experienced a TIA states, "I'm glad it wasn't anything serious." Which is the best nursing response to this statement? People who experience a TIA will develop a stroke TIA is a warning sign TIA symptoms are short-lived

TIA is a warning sign. Let's talk about lowering your risks

A nurse in a client is reviewing lab values of a client who has primary hypothyroidism. The nurse should anticipate an elevation of which of the following lab values? Free T4 TSH Serum T4 Serum T3

TSH

A client who has experienced an upper GI bleed due to gastritis has had the bleeding controlled and the client's condition is now stable. For the next several hours, the nurse caring for this client should assess for what s/s of recurrence? Diaphoresis and sudden onset of abdominal pain Foul smelling stools Tachycardia, hypotension and tachypnea Sudden thirst, unrelieved by oral fluids

Tachycardia, hypotension and tachypnea

A nurse is teaching a client who is taking metformin XR for type II DM. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? May cause an increase in perspiration Take with a meal You may crush or chew May turn urine orange

Take with a meal

The most recent blood work of a client with a long-standing diagnosis of type ! DM has shown the presence of microalbuminuria. What is the nurse's most appropriate action? Teach client about actions to slow the progression of neuropathy Administer a fluid challenge Ensure client receives a comprehensive assessment of liver function Refer to eye doctor

Teach the client about actions to slow the progression of nephropathy

The nurse performs a physical assessment on a client with type II DM. Findings include a fasting blood glucose level of 200, temperature of 101, pulse of 98 BPM, respirations of 20 per minute and blood pressure of 118/68. Which finding would be the priority concern for the nurse? BP Temp Pulse Respirations

Temperature

A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease has presented to the ER in distress. What assessment finding would lead the ED nurse to suspect that the client has a perforated ulcer? Abdominal bloating that developed rapidly Rigid, boardlike abdomen Intense LRQ pain Dizziness and confusion

The client has a rigid, board like abdomen that is tender.

A nurse is receiving a transfer report for a client who has a head injury. The client has a Glascow Coma Scale score of 3 for eye opening, 5 for best verbal response and 5 for best motor response. Which of the following is an appropriate conclusion based on this data? The client is unconscious The client can follow simple motor commands The client is unable to make vocal sound The client opens his eyes when spoken to

The client opens his eyes when spoken to

A client with GERD has a diagnosis of Barrett esophagus with minor cell changes. What principle should be integrated into the client's subsequent care? Antacids may be d/c'd when symptoms of heartburn subside Small amounts of blood are likely to be present in the stool Liver enzymes must be checked regularly Need to be monitored closely to detect malignant changes

The client will be monitored closely to detect malignant changes

A nurse is caring for a client who has a T-4 spinal cord injury. Which of the following client findings should the nurse identify as an indication the client is at risk for experiencing autonomic dysreflexia? The client's bladder becomes distended The client states having nasal congestion The client has severe headache The client's blood pressure becomes elevated

The client's bladder becomes distended

The Monroe-Kellie hypothesis refer to which of the following? Unresponsiveness to the environment The dynamic equilibrium of cranial contents The brain's attempt to restore blood flow

The dynamic equilibrium of cranial contents

The nurse is discussing macrovascular complications of diabetes with a client. The nurse would address what topic during this dialogue? The need to monitor urine for presence of albumin The fact that clients with DM are at risk for MI The relationship between kidney function and blood glucose levels

The fact that clients with diabetes have an elevated risk of MI

A nurse is preparing to administer two types of insulin to a client with DM. What is the correct procedure for preparing this medication? There is no requirement for withdrawing one type of insulin before another Different types of insulin are not to be mixed The short acting insulin is withdrawn before the intermediate acting insulin

The short-acting insulin in withdrawn before the intermediate acting insulin

A nurse is teaching the partner of a client who had an acute MI about the reason blood was drawn from the client. Which of the following statements should the nurse make regarding cardiac enzyme studies? These tests help determine the degree or damage to heart tissues Cardiac enzymes will identify the location of the MI These tests will enable the provider to determine the heart structure and mobility of the heart Cardiac enzymes assist in diagnosing the presence of pulmonary congestion

These tests help determine the degree or damage to the heart tissues

A client with a diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease has just been prescribed omeprazole. How should the nurse best describe the medication's therapeutic action? Will specifically address the pain that accompanies PUD Will help your stomach lining to repair itself Will make the lining of the stomach more resistant to damage Will reduce the amount of acid secreted in the stomach

This medication will reduce the amount of acid secreted in your stomach

A nurse is caring for a client who had a total thyroidectomy and a serum calcium level of 7.6. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Tingling of extremities Shortened QT intervals Constipation Hypoactive DTR's

Tingling of the extremities

A nurse in a client's room when the client begins having a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Document time seizure began Loosen clothing around waist Turn client's head to the side Check motor strength

Turn the client's head to the side

Which of the following is the chief cause of intracerebral hemorrhage? Migraine Uncontrolled htn Diabetes

Uncontrolled hypertension

A nurse is creating a care plan for a client with an NG tube. How should the nurse direct other members of the care team to check correct placement of the tube? Ausculate the client's abdomen after injecting air through the tube Assess the color and pH of aspirate Use at least two methods to confirm placement Locating the marking made after initial x-ray

Use a combination of at least wo accepted methods for confirming placement

The nurse is caring for a patient who is in status epilepticus. What medication does the nurse know may be given to halt the seizures immediately? IV Dextrose Ativan Valium Dilantin

Valium

The nurse is caring for a client with chronic gastritis. The nurse monitors the client knowing that this client is at risk for which vitamin deficiency? B C A E

Vitamin B

A nurse is developing a teaching plan about prevention of complications for a client with DM. A client with DM should? Walk barefoot at least once each day Wash and inspect feet daily Cut toenails by rounding edges Use commercial creams to remove corns

Wash and inspect the feet daily

Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of DM? Select all that apply. Age greater than 45 years Hypertension Obesity Hx of gestational diabetes Family hx

all

A patient has an order for LR 500mL over 2 hours. What should the IV pump rate be set at?

260mL

A nurse is assessing the client for pitting edema and notes an indentation of 6mm at the point of pressure. Which of the following notations should the nurse use to document the severity of the client's edema? 1+ 2+ 3+ 4+

3+

A nurse working for a home health agency is teaching a client who has DM about disease management. Which of the following HbA1c values should the nurse include in teaching as an indicator that the client is appropriately controlling his glucose levels? 7.8 6.3 8.5 10

6.3%

The cardiac alarm alerts the critical care nurse that the patient is showing no cardiac rhythm on the monitor and a flat line. The nurse's rapid assessment suggests cardiac arrest. In providing cardiac resuscitation documentation, how will the nurse describe this initial absence of cardiac rhythm? Asystole V-fib V-tach PEA

Asystole

A nurse enters a client's room and finds him unresponsive. After notifying the rapid response team, which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Begin chest compression Chest for carotid pulse Attach defibrillator pads Give two breaths

Check for carotid pulse

A nurse is teaching a group of adults about screening and prevention of colorectal cancer. The nurse should describe which of the following as the most common signs of possible colon cancer? Abdominal bloating Change in bowel habits Unexplained weight gain Development of new hemorrhoids

Change in bowel habits

A client has been discharged home on parenteral nutrition. Much of the nurse's discharge education is focused on coping. What must a client on PN likely learn to cope with? Select all that apply. Change in lifestyle Chronic bowel incontinence Disruptions to mobility Stress of choosing the correct PN formula Loss of eating as a social behavior

Change in lifestyle, disruption in mobility, loss of eating as a social behavior

A nurse is caring for a client who has CHF and is taking digoxin daily. The client refused breakfast and is complaining of nausea and weakness. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Request dietician consult Request order for antiemetic Check VS Suggest the client rest before eating

Check VS

A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. The client reports a tingling sensation in the hands, the soles of the feet and around the lips. For which of the following findings should the nurse assess the client? Brudzinki's sign Chvostek's sign Kernig's sign Babinski's sign

Chvostek's sign

A nurse has taken on the care of a client who had a coronary artery stent placed yesterday. When reviewing the client's daily medication administration record, the nurse should anticipate administering what drug? Clopidogrel Morphine Oxycodone TNKase

Clopidogrel

A client with MI suddenly becomes tachycardic, shows signs of air hunger, and begins coughing frothy, pink sputum. Which finding would the nurse anticipate when auscultating the client's breath sounds? Crackles Stridor Clear bilaterally Rhonchi

Crackles

A BNP sample has been drawn from an older adult client who has been experiencing fatigue and SOB. The test will allow the care team to investigate the possibility of what diagnosis? Valve dysfunction Heart failure MI Caridomyopathy

Heart failure

A nurse is providing care for a client with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's. The client has just returned to the medical unit to begin supplemental feedings with an NG tube. Which of the nurses assessments addresses this client's most significant potential complication of feeding? Vigilant monitoring of the frequency of BM's Assessment for hemorrhage from nasal insertion site Frequent lung auscultation Frequent assessment of abdominal girth

Frequent lung auscultation

The nurse is caring for a client in heart failure. The client suddenly develops extreme dyspnea, tachycardia, and lung crackles. What is the priority intervention for this client? Insert a foley catheter Place in low-Fowler's Give morphine sulfate IV Administer Lasix

Give Lasix

A nurse is instructing a client who has celiac disease about foods to avoid. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the teaching? Wild rice Canned peaches Potatoes Graham crackers

Graham crackers

A nurse is caring for a client 4 hours following a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Have the client lie flat in the bed Elevate HOB 45 degrees Keep the affected leg slightly flexed Keep client NPO

Have the client lie flat in the bed

A nurse on a medical surgical unit is caring for four clients who are 24 to 36 hours postoperative. Which of the following surgical procedures places the client at risk for DVT? Hip arthroplasty Myringotomy Cataract extraction Appendectomy

Hip arthroplasty

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a peptic ulcer. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a risk factor for this condition? Hx of NSAID use Drinks green tea Hx of bulimia Has a glass of wine twice a week

History of NSAID use

A nurse is preparing to administer verapamil by IV bolus to a client who is having cardiac dysrhythmias. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor when giving this medication? Muscle pain Hypotension Hyperthermia

Hypotension

A nurse is providing teaching about ileostomy care to a client. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching? I will use caution when eating high fiber foods I will be certain to use antiseptic wash around my stomach I will empty when it becomes 1/3 full I will change my entire pouch system at least weekly

I will change my entire pouch system at least weekly

A nurse is teaching a client who has a hiatal hernia about dietary recommendations. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding? I will lie down for 1 hour after meals I will consume less caffeine and spicy foods I will try not to gain weight I will sleep with the HOB elevated

I will consume less caffeine and less spicy foods, I will try not to gain weight, I will sleep with the HOB elevated

A critical care nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. The nurse knows that the indications for starting PN for the clients are what? Calorie deficit and muscle wasting Inability to take in adequate oral food or fluids within 7 days Significant risk of aspiration 5% deficit in body weight

Inability to take in adequate oral food or fluids within 7 days

A client presents to the clinic reporting vomiting and burning in her mid-epigastric. The nurse knows that in the process of confirming peptic ulcer disease, the health care provider is likely to order a diagnostic test to detect the presence of what? Excessive stomach acid secretion A metabolic acid-base imbalance An incompetent pyloric sphincter Infection with H. pylori

Infection with H. Pylori

A client seeking care because of recurrent heartburn and regurgitation in subsequently diagnosed with hiatal hernia. Which of the following should the nurse include in health education? Drink beverages after your meal Avoid dry foods Eat smaller amounts more often Take an antacid 30 minutes before eating

Instead of eating three meals a day, try eating smaller meals more often

A client who underwent a gastric resection 3 weeks ago is having her diet progressed on a daily basis. Following her latest meal, the client reports dizziness and palpitations. Inspection reveals that the client is diaphoretic. Which is the nurse's best action? Reposition client Instruct client on dumping syndrome Assess for s/s of aspiration Insert NG tube

Instruct client on dumping syndrome

A nurse at a provider's office receives a phone call from a client who reports nausea and unrelieved chest pain after taking Nitro 5 minutes ago. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? Take another Nitro in 15 minutes Call 911 Come to office Take an antacid

Instruct the client to call 911

A nurse is assessing a client who has A-fib. Which of the following pulse characteristics should the nurse expect? Irregular Bounding Regular Slow

Irregular

The nurse is caring for an adult patient who has gone into v-fib. When assisting with defibrillating the patient, what must the nurse do? Ensure the defibrillator is in sync mode Maintain firm contact between paddles and patient's skin Make sure oxygen is connected to patient Apply a layer of water as a conducing agent

Maintain firm contact between paddles and patient skin

The ED nurse is caring for a patient with a suspected MI. What drug should the nurse anticipate administering to this patient? Morphine Oxycodone Warfarn Tylenol

Morphine

The nurse is monitoring a client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of appendicitis who is scheduled for surgery in 2 hours. The client begins to complain of increased abdominal pain and begins to vomit. On assessment, the nurse notes that the abdomen is distended and bowel sounds are diminished. Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention? Call and ask the OR to perform surgery ASAP Notify PCP Administer pain medicine Reposition client

Notify the primary health care provider

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for aluminum hydroxide to treat heartburn. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for and report which of the following adverse reactions? Constipation Palpitations Flatulence Headache

Palpitations

A cardiac surgery client's new onset of s/s is suggestive of cardiac tampons. What is the nurse's most appropriate action? Reposition Give a bolus of NS Prepare to assist with pericardiocentesis Give metoprolol

Prepare to assist with pericardiocentesis

The nurse is preparing to check for tube placement in the client's stomach as well as measure the residual volume. What is the main purpose of these actions? Prevent diarrhea Prevent aspiration Prevent gastric ulcers Prevent abdominal distention

Prevent aspiration

IV heparin therapy is prescribed for a client who has A-fib. While implementing this prescription, the nurse ensures that which medication is available on the nursing unit? Protamine sulfate Aminocaproic acid Potassium chloride Vitamin K

Protamine sulfate

A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed warfarin therapy for an artificial heart valve. Which of the following lab values should the nurse monitor for a therapeutic effect of warfarin? PT APTT Bleeding time Hemoglobin

Prothrombin time

The nurse is caring for a client with a recent transverse colostomy. Which observation requires immediate notification of the primary care provider? Purple discoloration of stoma Skin excoriation Semiformed stool in the ostomy pouch Stoma is beefy red and shiny

Purple discoloration of the stoma

A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a long history of DM and is being admitted to the ER confused, flushed, and with an acetone odor on the breath. Diabetic ketoacidosis is suspected. The nurse should anticipate using which of the following types of insulin to treat this client? Regular NPH Insulin glargine Insulin detemir

Regular

A nurse is taking a health history of a client who reports occasionally taking several OTC medications, including an H2 receptor antagonist. Which of the following outcomes indicates this medication is therapeutic? Relief of heartburn Passage of flatus Absence of constipation Cessation of diarrhea

Relief of heartburn

A nurse is caring for a client with an NG tube for feeding. During shift assessment, the nurse auscultates a new onset of bilateral lung crackles and notes a respiratory rate of 30 BPM. O2 saturation is 89%. After ensuring the client's immediate safety, what is the nurses most appropriate priority? Perform chest physiotherapy Reduce the height of the client's bed Report signs of aspiration to PCP Consult with dietician

Report possible signs of aspiration pneumonia to the primary provider

A client with PUD has been prescribed sucralfate. What health education should the nurse provide to this client? Take 2 hours before or after other medication Blood levels will be checked after 1 week Take at bedtime Ensure adequate potassium intake

Take 2 hours before or after other medications

A nurse is preparing to provide care for a client whose exacerbation of UC has required hospital admission. During an exacerbation of this health problem, the nurse would anticipate that the client's stools will have what characteristics? Loose with visible fatty streaks Watery with blood and mucus Hard and black or tarry Dry and streaked with blood

Watery with blood and mucus