A client has completed an upper gastrointestinal x-ray, small bowel series, and lower gastrointestinal x-ray. Following these x-rays, the nurse will need to administer
A) A low-residue diet
B) An antibiotic
C) A laxative
D) High-fiber diet
Ans: C
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A nurse is following a physician's order to irrigate the NG tube of a client. Which of the following is a recommended guideline in this procedure?
A) Assist client to 30- to 45-degree position, unless this is contraindicated. B) Draw up 60 mL of saline solution (or amount indicated in the order or policy) into syringe. C) If Salem sump or double-lumen tube is used, make sure that syringe tip is placed in the blue air vent. D) If unable to irrigate the tube, reposition client and attempt irrigation again; inject 20 to 30 mL of air and aspirate again.
A change in practice is being considered on a hospital unit that is producing an unacceptably high number of incident reports. Which of the following characteristics of the unit best exemplifies the first stage of Duck's Change Curve model?
A) A directive to change has been received but ignored. B) The nurses on the unit lack knowledge and experience. C) Relationships between staff and disciplines on the unit are antagonistic. D) The leadership and culture of the unit are stagnant.
Which is the best nursing explanation for the symptom of polyuria in a client with diabetes mellitus?
A) With diabetes, drinking more results in more urine production. B) Increased ketones in the urine promote the manufacturing of more urine. C) High sugar pulls fluid into the bloodstream, which results in more urine production. D) The body's requirement for fuel drives the production of urine.
During the previous prenatal visit, the nurse instructed a pregnant patient on ways to reduce the impact of varicosities. Which patient statement indicates that additional teaching is needed?
A) "I drink fluid throughout the day.". B) "I'll try not to stand for long periods.". C) "I point my toes up and down frequently.". D) "I wear knee-highs rather than pantyhose.".