A client is being scheduled for diagnostic tests to determine the presence of ulcerative colitis. For which diagnostic tests should the nurse plan to provide teaching?
Select all that apply.
A) Barium enema
B) Intravenous pyelogram
C) Colonoscopy
D) Upper endoscopy
E) Barium swallow
Answer: A, C, E
Tests to diagnose irritable bowel syndrome include upper and lower barium studies and a colonoscopy. An intravenous pyelogram is used to diagnose kidney disorders. An upper endoscopy is used to diagnose disorders of the esophagus and stomach.
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a. Toddlers b. Preschoolers c. School-age children d. Adolescents
The home care nurse is visiting a client with diabetes who has a new cast on the arm. On assessment, the nurse finds the client's fingers to be pale, cool, and slightly swollen. Which is the nurse's first intervention?
a. Elevate the arm above the level of the heart. b. Encourage active and passive range of motion. c. Apply heat to the affected hand. d. Place a window or bivalve the cast.
A patient who has been prescribed flucytosine (Ancobon) reports reduced sensation in the fingers and toes. What is your best action?
a. Document the report as the only action. b. Hold the dose and notify the prescriber. c. Remind the patient to continue the drug as usual and to take a multiple vitamin daily. d. Reassure the patient that this is an expected drug side effect and to use injury precautions.
A patient who recently began having mild symptoms of GERD is reluctant to take medication. What measures will the nurse recommend to minimize this patient's symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
a. Avoiding hot, spicy foods b. Avoiding tobacco products c. Drinking a glass of red wine with dinner d. Eating a snack before bedtime e. Taking ibuprofen with food f. Using a small pillow for sleeping g. Wearing well-fitted clothing