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Final Exam: NR283 / NR 283 (Latest
Update 2025 / 2026) Pathophysiology | Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
which symptoms best distinguishes mechanical from functional bowel obstruction?intermittent cramping pain
A nurse notes that a patient with cirrhosis has a serum ammonia level
of 120 mcg/dL (normal: 15-45). What is the nurse's first action?
notify the provider and prepare lactulose
a patient presents with abdominal distention, cramping pain, and
hyperactive bowel sounds. The nurse suspects:
mechanical bowel obstruction
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a patient with hepatic encephalopathy is receiving lactulose. which outcome best indicates that the treatment is effective?reduced ammonia levels
a patient is admitted with postrenal acute kidney injury (AKI). which finding is most likely the cause?renal calculi
which patient is at highest risk for developing chronic kidney disease?a 48 year old with diabetes and hypertension
a nurse is assessing for fluid volume deficit. which finding supports this condition?dry mucous membranes and decreased skin turgor
a nurse is teaching a patient about stress incontinence. which statement indicated the need for further education?"this only happens when im asleep"
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which mechanism contributes to the development of peripheral edema in heart failure?increased capillary hydrostatic pressure
which combination of findings would indicate fluid volume overload?jugular vein distention, crackles, weight gain
which patient is at highest risk for developing fluid volume deficit?a patient with profuse vomiting and diarrhea
an older adult with impaired thirst mechanism is most at risk for hypernatremia
a nurse is assessing a patient receiving IV fluids at a rapid rate. which symptoms would indicate fluid overload?crackles and dyspnea
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