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Terms in this set (142)A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has dumping syndrome following gastric bypass surgery 4 days ago. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Avoid foods containing protein D. Maintain a supine position after meals A nurse is performing a GI assessment of a client who has liver cirrhosis with abdominal distention. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assess for changes in the clients abdominal distention? A. Percuss the abdomen for tympanic sounds D. Take serial measurements of the abdomen with a tape measure A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days post operative following gastric bypass. The nurse notes that bowel sounds are present. Which of the following foods should the nurse provide at the initial feeding? A. Vanilla pudding D. Clear liquids RATIONALE: Should be limited to only 30mL (1oz) per feeding; water does not contain sugar, which could cause diarrhea due to hyperosmolarity A nurse is monitoring the laboratory results of a client who has end-stage liver failure. which of the following results should the nurse expect? A. Decreased lactate dehydrogenase D. Increased prothrombin time RATIONALE: not making clotting factors A nurse is performing discharge teaching about ostomy care while at home for a client who has a newly placed ileostomy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. "Empty your ostomy pouch when it becomes half full" A. "Empty your ostomy pouch when it becomes half full" RATIONALE: should be emptied when 1/3 to 1/2 full A nurse is caring for a client with a history of cirrhosis who has been admitted with manifestations of hepatic encephalopathy. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following laboratory tests to determine the possibility of recent excessive alcohol use? A. Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) A. Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) RATIONALE: The GGT lab test is specific to the hepatobiliary system in which levels can be raised by alcohol & hepatotoxic drugs A nurse is caring for a client who is 4hr postoperative following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Right shoulder pain A. Right shoulder pain RATIONALE: d/t gas (CO2) A nurse is caring for a child who had her spleen removed following a bicycle accident. The child's parent asks the nurse about the role of the spleen in the body. The nurse should explain that the spleen performs which of the following functions? A. Maintains fluid balance C. Destroys old blood cells RATIONALE: also filters antigens and stores platelets; a client without a spleen is at an increased risk of infection & sepsis d/t reduced immune function A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has ulcerative colitis. Which of the following food selections by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. Raw vegetable salad with
low fat dressing B. Roast chicken with white rice RATIONALE: This offers low fiber; raw fruits should be avoided because they are high fiber; lactose (milk) should be avoided A nurse is assessing a client who has cholecystitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A.
Blumberg's sign A. Blumberg's sign RATIONALE: This is rebound tenderness and can be an indication of peritoneal inflammation A nurse is assessing a client who is in the early stages of hepatitis A. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? A. Jaundice B. Anorexia RATIONALE: All of the other manifestations are LATE manifestations A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has GERD. The nurse should plan to monitor for which of the following complications? A. Aspiration A. Aspiration A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a laparotomy. The client has an indwelling urinary catheter and a Jackson-Pratt drain in place. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is developing a postoperative complication? A. Pain score 5 out of 10 D. Pulse oximetry of 85% RATIONALE: this indicates hypoxemia A nurse is teaching a client who has cirrhosis of the liver and a history of alcohol consumption. The nurse should explain that alcohol can cause liver cirrhosis through which of the following actions? A. Increasing the workload of the liver by releasing stored glycogen D. Destroying liver cells that are later replaced with scar tissue A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days post operative following gastric surgery and has an NGT inserted. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A. Dryness of the mucous membranes C. 200mL of bright red drainage from the NGT RATIONALE: Drainage should be either yellow-green color or clear; bright red indicates blood loss and can be a disrupted suture line or other internal bleeding A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 days postoperative following abdominal surgery. The client states "Something just popped when I coughed". Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Cover the client's wound with a sterile, moist dressing A. Cover the client's wound with a sterile, moist dressing A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has constipation. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Use bismuth
subsalicylate regularly C. Eat yogurt with live cultures A nurse is teaching a client who has diabetes mellitus about hypoglycemia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include? SATA A. Bradycardia B. Diaphoresis A nurse is teaching a group of clients about the functions of the liver and gallbladder. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching as the purpose of bile? A. Digesting fat A. Digesting fat A nurse is assessing a client who has a bleeding duodenal ulcer. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Emesis with a coffee ground appearance A. Emesis with a coffee ground appearance A nurse is caring for a client who is NPO and has an NGT to suction. When the client reports nausea, which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Irrigate the tube with normal saline solution A. Irrigate the tube with normal saline solution RATIONALE: This is to determine patency A nurse is teaching a client with Barrett's esophagus who is scheduled to undergo an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? A. "This procedure is performed to measure the presence of acid in your esophagus" B. "This procedure can determine how well the lower part of your esophagus works" A nurse is caring for a client who has an acute exacerbation of Crohn's disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Ensure bowel rest A. Ensure bowel rest RATIONALE: Clients who have an exacerbation of Crohn's disease usually require NPO status to ensure bowel rest and promote healing & recovery A nurse is providing postoperative teaching about the management of dumping syndrome to a client who had a partial gastrectomy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. "Consume at least 4oz of fluid with meals" D. "Eat protein with each meal" A nurse is caring for a client who has recovered from acute diverticulitis. The nurse should instruct the client to increase his intake of which of the following foods when the inflammation subsides? A. Cucumbers & tomatoes B. Cabbage and peaches RATIONALE: High fiber foods, such as wheat bran, whole-grain bread and fresh fruits/vegetables that do not contain seeds should be taken after recovery from acute diverticulitis A nurse is caring for a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following serum laboratory values should return to the expected reference range within 72hr of treatment beginning? A. Aldolase C. Amylase RATIONALE: Amylase begins to increase about 3-6hr following the onset of acute pancreatitis; amylase levels peak 20-30hr and returns to the expected reference range within 2-3 days A- not affected by pancreatic disorders A nurse is caring for a client from the Middle East who has celiac disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform regarding the client's diet? A. Provide foods prepared according to kosher dietary law C. Determine the client's dietary preferences
A community health nurse is planning an educational program about Hepatitis A. When preparing the materials, the nurse should identify that which of the following groups is most at risk for developing Hepatitis A? A. Children A. Children RATIONALE: Hep A is by fecal-oral route (poor hygiene, at school, hand-to-mouth contact, etc.) A nurse is caring for a client who has cholelithiasis and will undergo a cholecystectomy. The client states that she does not understand how she will be alright without a gallbladder. The nurse should explain to the client that which of the following is the main function of the gallbladder? A. Producing bile C. Storing bile A nurse is providing teaching about nutrients to a client. Which of the following statements should the nurse include? A. "Carbohydrates transport nutrients throughout the body" C. "Protein builds and repairs body tissue" RATIONALE: A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has diverticulitis about preventing acute attacks. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? A. Foods high in Vitamin C C. Foods high in fiber RATIONALE: Long-term low-fiber eating habits and increased intracolonic pressure lead to straining during bowel movements, causing the development of diverticula A nurse is caring for a client who has diverticulitis and a new prescription for a low-fiber diet. Which of the following food items should the nurse remove from the client's meal tray? A. Canned fruit D. Coleslaw RATIONALE: Coleslaw= cabbage A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who has GERD. When documenting the client's history, the nurse should expect the client to report that symptoms worsen with which of the following actions? A. Stair-climbing B. Bending over A nurse is caring for a client who has GI bleeding. The provider suspects a bleeding lesion in the colon. The initial approach to treatment likely will involve which of the following procedures? A. Exploratory laparotomy D. Colonoscopy RATIONALE: This will help identify the exact location and cause of bleeding A nurse is preparing a community education program about Hepatitis B. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? A "A hepatitis B immunization is recommended for those who travel, especially military personnel" B. "A hepatitis B immunization is given to infants and children" RATIONALE: can be administered as early as birth and second dose is between 1 and 4 months of age A nurse is demonstrating colostomy care to a client who has a new colostomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse teach the client to perform? SATA A.
Use antimicrobial ointment on the peristomal skin B. Empty the bag when it is 1/3 to 1/2 full A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Place the drainage bag on the clients abdomen when transferring from a bed to a cart B. Empty the drainage bag when half-full of urine RATIONALE: A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of Hepatitis A. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. "During this illness, she may take acetaminophen for fevers or discomfort" B. "Encourage her to eat foods that are high in CHO" RATIONALE: A nurse is caring for a client who has acute diverticulitis. While the client has active inflammation, the nurse should instruct the client to include which of the following foods in her diet? A. White bread and plain yogurt A. White bread and plain yogurt RATIONALE: Maintain a low fiber diet during acute inflammation (low fat milk, poached eggs, canned soft fruit) A nurse is teaching dietary modification strategies to a client who has been newly diagnosed with cirrhosis. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? A. Grilled chicken A. Grilled chicken RATIONALE: Needs
protein for recovery and to compensate for disease- related weight loss A nurse is caring for a client who has celiac disease. Which of the following foods should the nurse remove from the client's meal tray? A. Wheat toast A. Wheat toast A nurse is planning care for a client who has cholelithiasis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? A. Restrict the client's fluid intake C. Decreased the client's fat intake A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has bleeding esophageal varices. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications? A. Famotidine C. Vasopressin RATIONALE: Vasopressin constricts the spanchnic bed and decreases portal pressure; it also constricts the distal esophageal and proximal gastric veins, which reduces inflow into the portal system and is used to treat bleeding varices A nurse is assisting a provider with performing a paracentesis on a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Ask the client to empty his bladder before the procedure A. Ask the client to empty his bladder before the procedure RATIONALE: To prevent injury to the bladder A nurse is teaching about secondary prevention actions for colorectal cancer for a health fair for adults in the community. Which of the following topics should the nurse include? A. Smoking cessation D. Importance of colonoscopy screening starting at age 50 RATIONALE: this is secondary prevention; an action that promotes early detection of a disease Identify the following type of prevention: An action that promotes early detection of a disease Secondary prevention Identify the following type of prevention: An action that prevents the DEVELOPMENT of a disease- Primary prevention Identify the following type of prevention: An action that minimizes the effects of a long-term disease or disability- Tertiary prevention A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is scheduled for a sigmoid colon resection with colostomy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching? A. "Because most of my colon is still intact and functioning, my stool will be formed" D. "I'll have to consume a soft diet after surgery" RATIONALE: after surgery, the client can quickly return to a regular diet A nurse is caring for a client who is dehydrated and is receiving continuous tube feeding through a pump at 75mL/hr. When the nurse assesses the client at 0800, which of the following findings requires an intervention? A. A full pitcher of water is sitting on the client's bedside table within the client's reach D. The head of the bed is elevated at 20 degrees RATIONALE: Should be at least 30 degrees A nurse is caring for a client who is schedueld to undergo an EGD. The nurse should identify that this procedure is for which of the following reasons? A. To visualize polyps in the colon B. To detect an ulceration in the stomach RATIONALE: EGD is used to visualize the esophagus, stomach & duodenum with a lighted tube to detect a tumor, ulceration or obstruction A nurse is caring for a client who has abdominal pain and possible pancreatitis. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse identify as an indication of pancreatitis? A. Decreased WBC count C. Increased serum lipase level A nurse is recommending dietary modification for a client who has GERD. The nurse should suggest eliminating which of the following foods from the client's diet? A. Oranges and tomatoes A. Oranges and tomatoes RATIONALE: Eliminate alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, chocolate, fatty foods, citrus fruits, tomatoes and peppermint A nurse is admitting a client who has cirrhosis. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate? SATA A. Obtain the clients PT/INT measurements A.
Obtain the clients PT/INT measurements A nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a child who has celiac disease. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the guardian to omit from the child's diet? A. Cornflakes D. Wheat bread A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving TPN therapy and has just returned to the room following PT. The nurse notes that the infusion pump for the client's TPN is turned off. After restarting the infusion pump, the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings? A. Hypertension D. Diaphoresis RATIONALE: This client has the potential to develop hypoglycemia due to the sudden withdrawal of TPN solution A nurse is planning an in-service training session regarding nutrition. Which of the following minerals should the nurse identify as involved in gas transportation? A. Zinc B. Iron A nurse enters a client's room and notes smoke coming from a wastebasket in the adjacent bathroom. Which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST? A. Close the door to the client's room D. Transport the client to an area away from the smoke A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who has GERD. The nurse should expect the client to report which of the following manifestations? SATA A. Regurgitation A. Regurgitation A nurse is obtaining a guaiac test from a client. This test is performed to detect which of the following? A. Fecal
material in vomit B. Blood in stool A nurse is updating the plan of care for a client who has dumping syndrome. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Consume beverages with meals D. Eat a source of protein with each meal RATIONALE: Delays gastric emptying A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following an open cholecystectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A. Hypoactive bowel sounds B. Indwelling urinary catheter output of 25mL/hr A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing perforation of a peptic ulcer. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? A. Increased BP D. Boardlike abdomen A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo a liver biopsy for a suspected malignancy. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse monitor prior to the procedure? A. Prothrombin time A. Prothrombin time A nurse is presenting an in-service training about nutrition. How many of the amino acids must be obtained from dietary intake? A. 6 B. 9 A nurse is caring for a client who has fulminant hepatic failure. Which of the following procedures should the nurse anticipate for this client? A. Endoscopic sclerotherapy C. Liver transplant RATIONALE: Liver transplant is the
treatment of choice since mortality is so high for fulminant hepatitis, caused by viral hepatitis A nurse is planning an in-service training session for a group of nurses regarding the role of enzymes in digestion. Which of the following enzymes plays a role in the digestion of protein? A. Amylase D. Pepsin RATIONALE: Pepsin breaks down protein into polypeptides A nurse is caring for a client who has colitis and reported increased exacerbations due to stress at work. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. "I will contact the social worked so you can discuss career alternatives" D. "Perhaps we should review your coping mechanisms and talk about other alternatives" A nurse is providing preoperative teaching to a client who will undergo a surgery to create a temporary colostomy. The client asks the nurse about the difference between colostomies and ileostomies. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. "A colostomy drains stool, and an ileostomy drains urine" C. "A colostomy is from the large intestine, and an ileostomy is from the small intestine" RATIONALE:
A nurse is teaching a client who has a colostomy about ways to reduce flatus and odor. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include? A. Eat crackers and yogurt regularly A. Eat crackers and yogurt regularly A nurse is assessing a client who has a complete intestinal obstruction. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Absence of bowel sounds in all 4 quadrants D. Hyperactive bowel sounds above the obstruction RATIONALE: A nurse is caring for a client who had a gastric resection to treat adenocarcinoma of the stomach. The client tells the nurse in the PACU that he does not remember why the surgeon said he had to have a tube in his nose. The nurse should explain that the NG tube serves which of the following purposes? A. Prevents excessive pressure on suture lines A. Prevents excessive pressure on suture lines RATIONALE: A nurse is caring for a client who has a percutaneous (PEG) tube and is receiving intermittent feedings. Prior to initiating the feeding, which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Flush the tube with water B. Place the client in a semi-Fowler's position A nurse is completing a history and physical for a client who has chronic pancreatitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a likely cause of the client's condition? A. High calorie diet D. Alcohol use A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who is postoperative following a traditional open cholecystectomy. Which of the following learning needs of the client is the nurse's priority? A. Dietary recommendations C. Coughing and deep breathing exercises A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about caring for a client who is scheduled for an esophagogastric balloon tamponade tube to treat bleeding esophageal varices. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the teaching? A. The client will be placed on mechanical ventilation prior to
this procedure A. The client will be placed on mechanical ventilation prior to this procedure A nurse is caring for a client who has ulcerative colitis. The provider prescribes bed rest with bathroom privileges. When the client asks the nurse why he has to stay in bed, which of the following responses should the nurse provide? A. "You need to conserve energy at this time" B. "Lying down quietly in bed helps slow down the activity in your intestines" A nurse is assessing a client who was admitted with a bowel obstruction. The client reports severe abdominal pain. Which of the following findings indicates that a possible bowel perforation has occurred? A. Elevated BP C. Rigid abdomen What are risk factors for Cholecystitis (inflammation of gallbladder)? -High fat diet What is the characteristic finding of Crohn's disease? -Patchy ulcerations ("skips in lesions"); causes scarring and narrowing of the intestinal lumen, and places the patient at risk for fistulas What are the s/s of Crohn's disease? -Diarrhea of 5-6 loose stools/day What are the treatments for Crohn's disease? -Medications: Sulfasalazine, corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, antidiarrheals What is the patient teaching for a patient with Crohn's? -Bowel REST (NPO) with TPN during severe exacerbations What type of ulcerations are present in Ulcerative colitis? CONTINUOUS ulcerations (vs Crohns, where there are "skips") What are the RF for Ulcerative Colitis? -Autoimmune disorders What are the s/s of Ulcerative Colitis? -Diarrhea with BLOOD or pus (10-20 liquid stools/day) What are the s/s of peritonitis? -RIGID, BOARDLIKE ABDOMEN What are the s/s of Appendicitis? -RLQ pain (McBurney's point) If a patient has appendicitis, what may a sudden relief of pain indicate? Rupture of the appendix! What are bowel movements with an ileostomy? Loose/watery (created from small intestine) What are bowel movements with a colostomy? Vary in consistency What is the patient teaching after a patient has had an ostomy? -Assess stoma regularly, should be pink & moist (pale/blue= ischemia) If a patient has an intestinal obstruction, how can you expect the bowel sounds to be? -Absent DISTAL to obstruction What is the difference in s/s if there is a small vs a large bowel obstruction? -Small: profuse
vomiting, severe F&E imbalances, metabolic alkalosis What are patients who have an abdominal hernia at risk for? -Strangulation If a patient has dysphagia, what specialist do they need to see? Speech language pathologist What is the normal albumin level ? 3.5-5 (same as K+) What is the total protein normal range? 6.4-8.3 What is the patient teaching prior to a GI series? -NPO
What is the patient teaching post op from a GI series? -Increase fluid intake to flush out the barium Which enzyme begins the digestion of carbohydrates? Amylase What are the RF for gastritis? -H. pylori
(just like PUD) What are the medications used to treat Gastritis? -PPI's What are the risk factors for PUD? -H. pylori (just like gastritis)
What is the difference in pain in a gastric vs duodenal ulcer? Gastric- pain 15-30min after meal, worse in the day time, worse with EATING (think location) What is the treatment for PUD? -MULTIPLE ABX (for H. pylori) What 2 Hepatitis types have a vaccine? A and B What type of Hepatitis is self limiting and presents as an acute infection? Hep A What type of Hepatitis can present as either acute OR chornic, is spread by blood/bodily fluids, and HC workers are at risk? Hep B What is the route of transmission of Hepatitis C? Blood/bodily fluids What other type of Hepatitis MUST be present in order to have Hepatitis D? Hep B (so get vaccinated for Hep B to protect against Hep D) What type of Hepatitis is frequently transmitted by contaminated water or undercooked meat (fecal/oral)? Hep E What causes Laennec's Cirrhosis? Chronic alcoholism What is the patho behind cirrhosis? Inflammation of the liver results in destruction & replacement of hepatocytes with scar tissue; this impairs BF in the liver and decreases liver function What are the EARLY clinical manifestations of Cirrhosis? -Fatigue What are the LATE clinical mainfestations of Cirrhosis? -Bleeding/bruising
(no clotting factors) What are the pertinent labs in Cirrhosis to look at? -Increased AST/ALT, bilirubin and
ammonia What medication is used for Cirrhosis to remove excess ammonia? Lactulose What is the nursing care for Cirrhosis? -Monitor I&O What is the recommended diet for a patient with Cirrhosis? -LOW SODIUM What are the RF for esophageal varices? -Portal HTN What s/s might you see in a patient with bleeding esophageal varices? -Hypotension What are the medications given for esophageal varices? -BETA BLOCKERS (non-selective) What are the procedures used for esophageal varices? -Endoscopic
sclerotherapy (EST) What is the indication for paracentesis? Ascites from cirrhosis that is causing respiratory distress What is the preoperative teaching for a paracentesis? -Patient needs EMPTY BLADDER What is the postoperative care after a patient has had a paracentesis? -Monitor for hypovolemia (peritoneal fluid is high in protein, causing fluid shift) What causes diverticulitis? -High intraluminal pressure, possibly from a low fiber diet (risk factor) What are the s/s of diverticulitis? -LLQ abdominal pain What labs will be increased/decreased in diverticulitis? -Increased WBCs and ESR What is the teaching for a patient who has Diverticulitis? -NPO or clear liquid diet during exacerbations, THEN progress to LOW FIBER diet What are the s/s of GERD? -Dyspepsia (heartburn) What foods do patient with GERD need to avoid? -Fried/fatty foods Besides diet modifications, what are the patient teachings for GERD? -Eat smaller meals What is the patho behind pancreatitis? -Pancreatic digestive enzymes are activated prematurely, resulting in autodigestion and fibrosis of the pancreas What are the s/s of pancreatitis? -Severe LUQ/epigastric pain radiating to back/left
shoulder What lab values will be elevated with pancreatitis? -Elevated amylase, lipase, WBCs, bilirubin and glucose What labs will be decreased with pancreatitis? -Decreased calcium, magnesium, platelets What are the complications of pancreatitis? Type 1 DM What are the teachings for a patient with pancreatitis? -No smoking What are the s/s of Dumping syndrome that can be seen following bariatric surgery? -Abdominal cramping What do patients with dumping syndrome need to be taught to minimize exacerbations? -Chew food slowly & completely Sets found in the same foldermed surg gastroinstinal75 terms tmoil94 Nutrition #315 terms kaylaloftin23 MS ATI9 terms dontletmegotocanada Health Assessment Final Review157 terms Shawtii Other sets by this creatorCareLink- Exam 232 terms parkerallisonn Affordable Care Act- Exam 233 terms parkerallisonn Informatics- Exam 214 terms parkerallisonn Genomics- Exam 228 terms parkerallisonn Other Quizlet setsRCP 160 Final Review240 terms Kamikazeee21 US History LT 18.320 terms Christopher_Kleist9 Physics Chapter 8 part #212 terms mds13467 공자 빈칸15 terms zmzm2851 Which would the nurse include in dietary teaching for a client with a colostomy?General Eating and Drinking Guidelines. Eat small meals often. ... . Eat slowly and chew your food well.. Drink 8 to 10 (8-ounce) glasses (about 2 liters) of liquids every day.. Eat mostly bland, low-fiber foods. ... . When you add foods back into your diet, introduce them 1 at a time.. Which color would the nurse expect the stoma to be in a client who had a formation of a colostomy 2 days ago?Some people eat normally within two days after a colostomy. A normal stoma is moist and pink or red colored. When you first see your colostomy, it may appear dark red and swollen, with bruises.
Which pain description with the nurse expect the client to report when describing pain associated with a suspected duodenal peptic ulcer?Epigastric pain is the most common symptom of both gastric and duodenal ulcers. It is characterized by a gnawing or burning sensation and occurs after meals—classically, shortly after meals with gastric ulcer and 2-3 hours afterward with duodenal ulcer.
What should be used to clean the insertion site of an indwelling catheter quizlet?Clean the insertion site daily using a solution of one part vinegar to two parts water. Change the drainage bag at least once a week as needed. A physician orders a urinalysis for a client with an indwelling catheter.
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