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Chapter 9: Problem 5
The nurse is caring for a client with cholecystitis. Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect the client to exhibit? A. Hiccups B. Dysphagia C. Fever D. Bradycardia
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The nurse in the emergency room observes a physician examining a client with possible appendicitis. The physician presses downward on the right lower quadrant of the abdomen and asks the client to instruct him when he feels pain (application of pressure or pressure release). What is the physician assessing for? A. Rebound tenderness B. Rovsing's sign C. Turner's sign D. Ascites
The nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching to a client diagnosed with GERD. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further instruction? A. "I should limit food intake to three large meals per day." B. "I need to remain upright for one to two hours after meals." C. "Since I am overweight, I need to follow a weight reduction diet." D. "I should avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes."
A client presents to the clinic complaining of heartburn and difficulty swallowing. A tentative diagnosis of GERD is made by the healthcare provider. What other symptom would the nurse expect the client to exhibit? A. Globus B. Dryness of the mouth C. Vomiting D. Blood in the stool
A client is admitted with cirrhosis of the liver and fluid in the peritoneal cavity. The physician instructs the nurse to prepare the client for a paracentesis. Which intervention would be included in preparation? A. Placing the client in the prone position B. Starting an IV with an 18-gauge needle C. Obtaining a lipid profile D. Assessing that the client empties the bladder
The nurse has reinforced teaching to a client with diverticulosis about the foods of a high-fiber diet. Which menu selection indicates that the client understands the recommended diet? A. Sliced turkey on white bread B. Beef broth C. Spinach salad D. Froot Loops cereal with milk
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