RN TARGETED MEDICAL SURGICAL GASTROINTESTINAL ONLINE PRACTICE EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS | RATED A+

RN TARGETED MEDICAL SURGICAL GASTROINTESTINAL ONLINE PRACTICE EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS | RATED A+

A nurse is assessing a client immediately following a paracentesis for the treatment of ascites.
Which of the following findings indicates the procedure was effective?
a. presence of a fluid wave
b. increased heart rate
c. equal pre & post procedure weights
d. decreased SOB - Answer>>> d. decreased SOB
Increased abd. fluid can limit the expansion of the diaphragm and prevent the client from taking
a deep breath. Once excess peritoneal fluid is removed, the diaphragm will expand more freely.
The nurse should identify this finding as an indicator of the effectiveness of the paracentesis.
A nurse is reviewing the prescriptions for a client who has Campylobacter enteritis. Which of the
following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider?
A) 0.45% sodium chloride IV
B) Milk of magnesia
C) Ciprofloxacin
D) Potassium - Answer>>> B) Milk of magnesia
Why? Increases GI motility, which can increase the client's risk for an electrolyte imbalance.
A nurse is assessing a client who has upper GI bleeding. Which of the following findings should
the nurse expect?
a. hypoactive bowel sounds
b. epigastric pain
c. hypotension
d. pernicious anemia - Answer>>> c. hypotension
Hypotension is a result of blood loss; expected finding in client who has upper GI bleeding