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NCLEX-RN Exam: Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System
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NCLEX-RN Exam: Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System
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1. The nurse is caring for a client with pancreatitis experiencing the process of lipolysis of the pancreas. Which assessment would be a priority because of the pathophysiology of lipolysis?
2. A nurse receives a report on a client 3 days postoperative abdominal surgery that includes four saturated dressing changes in 8 hours. Upon assessment of this client, dehiscence and evisceration of the wound are noted. After applying a sterile, moistened 4-x-4, what is the nurse’s next action?
3. The nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube in place. Assessment of the aspirate reveals a pH of 2.0. Which is the appropriate action?
4. A client diagnosed with an ulcer has been placed on tetracycline due to a positive helicobacter pyloric test result. Which food choice, when taken with the drug, could decrease its effectiveness?
5. A client with acute pancreatitis has been admitted with the following physician prescriptions. Which would the nurse question?
6. A client with hepatitis C is scheduled for a liver biopsy. Which data, noted in the client’s record, would receive priority?
7. A client scheduled for a Nissen repair for a hiatal hernia is being instructed preoperatively to use the incentive spirometer. The nurse determines that the client has understood the teaching when the client states:
8. A client with hepatitis C is scheduled for a liver biopsy. Which data, noted in the client’s record, would receive priority?
9. An 85-year-old client with diverticulitis has been vomiting and febrile for 12 hours. Where is the best location to assess skin turgor on this client?
10. The nurse is caring for a client with pancreatitis experiencing the process of lipolysis of the pancreas. Which assessment would be a priority because of the pathophysiology of lipolysis?