A client being treated for chronic cholecystitis should be given which of the following instructions?          A. Increase rest.      B. Avo...

Which rationale supports explaining the placement of an esophageal tamponade tube in a client who is hemorrhaging?          A. Allowing the ...

To inhibit pancreatic secretions, which pharmacologic agent would you anticipate administering to a patient with acute pancreatitis?        ...

Your patient is complaining of abdominal pain during assessment. What is your priority?          A. Auscultate to determine changes in bowel...

Which of the following symptoms would a client in the early stages of peritonitis exhibit?          A. Abdominal distention      B. Abdomina...

Proton pump inhibitors cause:          A. Gastric ulcer formation      B. GERD      C. Achlorhydria      D. Diverticulosis           Correct...

The client with a duodenal ulcer may exhibit which of the following findings during an assessment?          A. Hematemesis      B. Malnouris...

For Rico who has chronic pancreatitis, which nursing intervention would be most helpful?          A. Allowing liberalized fluid intake      ...

Your patient’s ABG reveals an acidic pH, an acidic CO2, and a normal bicarbonate level. Which of the following indicates this acid-base dist...

Before bowel surgery, Lee is to administer enemas until clear. During administration, he complains of intestinal cramps. What do you do next...

Which of the following laboratory results would be expected in a client with peritonitis?          A. Partial thromboplastin time above 100 ...

A patient unable to tolerate oral medications may be prescribed which of the following proton pump inhibitors to be administered intravenous...

The pain of a duodenal ulcer can be distinguished from that of a gastric ulcer by which of the following characteristics?          A. Early ...

A clinical manifestation of acute pancreatitis is epigastric pain. Your nursing intervention to facilitate relief of pain would place the pa...

Leigh Ann is receiving pancrelipase (Viokase) for chronic pancreatitis. Which observation best indicates the treatment is effective?        ...

Which of the following therapies is not included in the medical management of a client with peritonitis?          A. Broad-spectrum antibiot...

When administering sucralfate (Carafate) to a patient with a nasogastric tube, it is important to:          A. Crush the tablet into a fine ...

Mr. Hasakusa is in end-stage liver failure. Which interventions should the nurse implement when addressing hepatic encephalopathy? Select al...

The client has orders for a nasogastric (NG) tube insertion. During the procedure, instructions that will assist in the insertion would be: ...

For a client with hepatic cirrhosis who has altered clotting mechanisms, which intervention would be most important?          A. Allowing co...