NUR310 Final Exam Questions And Correct
Answers
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of Crohn disease. What is most important for
the nurse to include in the teaching plan for this client?
A. Controlling constipation
B. Meeting nutritional needs
C. Preventing increased weakne...
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of Crohn disease. What is most important for
the nurse to include in the teaching plan for this client?
A. Controlling constipation
B. Meeting nutritional needs
C. Preventing increased weakness
D. Anticipating a sexual alteration - answer✔ANS: B
To avoid GI pain and diarrhea, these clients often reuse to eat and become malnourished. The
consumption of a high-calorie, high-protein diet is advised. Diarrhea, not constipation, is a
problem with Crohn disease. Preventing an increase in weakness is a secondary concern that
results from malnutrition; correcting the malnutrition will increase strength.
A client was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Two months after the diagnosis, the client is
readmitted for an exacerbation of the illness. The client is weak, thin, and irritable. The client
states, "I am now ready for surgery to create an ileostomy." Which nursing intervention will best
meet the client's priority need?
A. Replace the client's fluids and electrolytes
B. Help the client gain weight
C. Teach the client how to use the ileostomy appliance
D. Encourage client interaction with other clients who have an ileostomy - answer✔ANS: A
When a client has an ulcerative colitis exacerbation, the client may have over 10 stools per day
and the stools are bloody and full of mucus. The client can become dehydrated and loose vital
electrolytes. Fluid and electrolyte replacement is a life-saving strategy; it must be done before
surgery is performed.
D. They must be worn until the first time the client gets out of bed. - answer✔ANS: A
DVT is a potential complication of any surgery lasting longer than 30 minutes. The purpose of
pneumatic compression devices is to venous return. In addition to the pneumatic compression
devices, a mechanical form of DVT prophylaxis, a pharmaceutical prophylaxis is often required.
Pneumatic compression devices are continued until the client is up ambulating frequently
throughout the day.
A mother arrives in the emergency department with her severely dehydrated infant. After being
treated aggressively, the infant is rehydrated and ready to be discharged. What is the priority
concern that the nurse should include in the discharge teaching plan for the mother?
A. Importance of a well-balanced diet
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