RN TARGETED MEDICAL SURGICAL
GASTROINTESTINAL EXAM 2024
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who
has GERD. Which of the following statements by the
client indicates an understanding of the teaching? -
....ANSWER..."I will decrease the amount of carbonated
beverages I drink"
The nurse should instruct the client to limit or eliminate
fatty foods, coffee, tea, carbonated beverages, and
chocolate from the diet because they irritate the lining
of the stomach.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who
has chronic hepatitis C. Which of the following
,statements by the client indicates understanding of the
teaching? - ....ANSWER..."I will avoid medications that
contain acetaminophen"
A client who has hepatitis C should avoid medications
that contain acetaminophen, which can cause additional
liver damage.
A nurse is assessing a client who has upper
gastrointestinal bleeding. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? -
....ANSWER...Hypotension
A client who has upper gastrointestinal bleeding is at
risk for hemorrhagic shock. Hypotension is a
manifestation of hemorrhagic shock.
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client
who has colorectal cancer. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? -
....ANSWER...Hemoglobin 9.1 g.dL
,A hemoglobin level of 9.1 g/dL is below the expected
reference range. Decreased hemoglobin is an expected
finding in a client who has colorectal cancer due to
occult intestinal bleeding.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who
has an new colostomy and is concerned about flatus
and odor. Which of the following foods should the nurse
recommend to the client? - ....ANSWER...Yogurt
The nurse should recommend yogurt, crackers, and
toast, which can prevent flatus and stool odor.
A nurse is caring for a client who has ulcerative colitis.
the client has has several exacerbations over the past 3
years. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include in the plan of care to minimize the risk of
further exacerbations? - ....ANSWER...Use progressive
relaxation techniques
Progressive relaxation techniques, a form of
biofeedback, are recommended to help the client
minimize stress, which can precipitate an exacerbation.
Arrange activities to allow for daily rest periods
, Daily rest periods decrease stress and reduce
intestinal motility.
Restrict intake of carbonated beverages
The client should avoid gastrointestinal stimulants,
such as carbonated beverages, nuts, peppers, and
smoking
A nurse is admitting a client who has acute pancreatitis.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take
first? - ....ANSWER...Identify the clients current level of
pain
The first action the nurse should take when using the
nursing process is to assess the client. Clients who
have acute pancreatitis often have severe abdominal
pain. By assessing the client's level of pain, the nurse
can identify the need for and implement interventions to
alleviate the client's pain.
A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who is
postoperative following a gastrectomy. Which of the
following foods should the nurse encourage the client
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