The nurse is caring for a patient with an inflamed appendix. Which complication is most likely to occur if the appendix ruptures?
a. Colitis
b. Enteritis
c. Hepatitis
d. Peritonitis
ANS: D
Perforation, abscess of the appendix, and peritonitis are major complications of appendicitis. A. B. C. Colitis, enteritis, and hepatitis are not complications of a ruptured appendix.
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The nurse is caring for a patient using patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). What is a major advantage to this method?
a. Less expensive b. More effective c. Less addictive d. Quicker
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a. "I know famotidine will not interfere with my Coumadin." b. "I take the Riopan at least 2 hours after any of my other drugs." c. "Boy! That Riopan keeps my stomach happy!" d. "I take both those meds at the same time every morning."
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What desired outcome should the nurse relate to this pharmacologic intervention? A) Two to 3 soft bowel movements daily B) Significant increase in appetite and food intake C) Absence of nausea and vomiting D) Absence of blood or mucus in stool