The nurse is providing care for several clients on a medical-surgical unit. The nurse anticipates that the client with which condition may require surgery?
A) Hepatitis
B) Pancreatitis
C) Pyloric stenosis
D) Fecal impaction
Answer: C
Pyloric stenosis ultimately requires surgery to split the pyloric muscle to allow passage of food and fluid. Hepatitis, pancreatitis, and fecal impaction are medically treated.
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A. Arrange hospital admission for blood transfusions. B. Assess the woman's diet for adequate iron and protein. C. Inform the woman that this is a normal finding in pregnancy. D. Tell the woman to get more sleep at night and to take naps.
Which one of the following medications is absorbed most rapidly?
1. Subcutaneous insulin 2. Intravenous antibiotic 3. Rectal suppository 4. Sublingual nitroglycerin
The nurse is preparing to conduct an assessment of the heart. On which of the following areas would the nurse place the stethoscope for auscultation? Select all that apply
1. Aortic 2. Pulmonic 3. Tricuspid 4. Abdomen 5. Mitral
A client with an ankle sprain is instructed to follow RICE. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client regarding this process?
1. "Maintain your normal level of activity." 2. "Apply ice to the ankle once a day." 3. "Apply an elastic bandage to the site." 4. "Elevate the extremity every day for 20 to 30 minutes."