NCLEX - GI

The nurse is reviewing the record of a client with Crohn's disease. Which stool characteristic would the nurse expect to see documented in the record?

Diarrhea

The nurse is assisting with the insertion of a nasogastric tube into a client. The nurse would place the client in which position for insertion?

High-Fowler's postion

The nurse is caring for a client after a Billroth II (gastrojejunostomy) procedure. During review of the postoperative prescriptions, which would the nurse clarify?

Irrigating the nasogastric tube

After a client undergoes a liver biopsy, the nurse places the client in the prescribed right-side lying position. The nurse understands that the purpose of this intervention is to accomplish which?

Limit bleeding from the biopsy site

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

Limit the fluids taken with meals

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

Sweating and pallor

The nurse is administering a cleansing enema to a client with a fecal impaction. Before administering the enema, the nurse asks the client to assume a modified left lateral recumbent position. The nurse explains that this positioning is preferred because of which reason?

The enema will flow into the bowel easily

When reinforcing dietary instructions to a client with irritable bowel syndrome whose primary symptom is alternating constipation and diarrhea, which foods would the nurse tell the client are best to include in the diet for this disorder?

-Apples -Whole-grain bread

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is preparing to assist a registered nurse (RN) with removing a NG tube from the client. Which interventions would be included in the procedure?

-Explain the procedure to the client -Ask the client to take a deep breath and hold -Pull the tube out in one continuous steady motion -Remove the device or tape securing the tube from the nose

Clear liquid diet has been prescribed for a client with gastroenteritis. Which item is appropriate to offer to the client?

-Fat-free beef broth

The nurse has inserted a nasogastric (NG) tube in a client and is checking for the correct placement of an NG tube. Which is the most reliable data to ensure that the end of the tube is in the stomach?

Placement is verified on x-ray

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?

Vitamin B12