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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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A client who has long-term cholethiasis is being assessed for fat-soluble vitamin deficiencies. Which clinical manifestation would correlate with a deficiency in these vitamins? A. Numbness on the side of the face B. Yellow sclera C. Bleeding gums D. Constipation
A client is complaining of epigastric pain after eating. The physician suspects peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and orders a urea breath test for \(H\). pylori. Which would the nurse include in the teaching plan for test preparation? A. Clear liquids the day before the test B. Nothing by mouth the night before the test C. High-fat meal two hours before the test D. Asking the client to bring a sputum sample with her for analysis
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
A client has returned from an open surgical procedure for a hiatal hernia repair. Which nursing intervention is a priority? A. Providing pain medication as needed B. Assisting with and monitoring incentive spirometry C. Assessing for bladder distention every four hours D. Lowering the head of the bed to prevent hypovolemia
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
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