If a patient who has undergone gastric bypass surgery for treatment of extreme obesity experiences sudden sweating, nausea, and stomach cramps after meals, the patient may have
a. gastroesophageal reflux.
b. pancreatitis.
c. peptic ulcer disease.
d. dumping syndrome.
Ans: d. dumping syndrome.
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A) The patient may be at risk for developing diabetes. B) The patient may need teaching on the effects of diabetes. C) The patient may need to attend a support group for individuals with diabetes. D) The patient may benefit from a dietary regimen that tracks glucose intake.
The nurse recommends a breathing technique to help a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to empty the lungs of used air and to promote inhalation of adequate oxygen. This method of breathing is:
a. pursed-lip breathing. b. increased inspiration. c. vital capacity. d. decreased expiration.
Which of the following nursing diagnoses would you select for a client whose weight is 20% more than ideal body weight?
1. Imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements 2. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements 3. Risk for imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements 4. Health-seeking behaviors
When teaching the parents of a toddler about safe finger foods, the nurse suggests trying which of the following?
1. Nuts 2. Popcorn 3. Cheerios 4. Hot dogs