A 20-year-old Caucasian woman presents with abdominal pain, anemia, and fatigue. The client notes these symptoms occur after eating pasta and bread. The client also has a history of infertility, rheumatoid arthritis, and gastric ulcers. Preliminary laboratory results indicate that the client is also anemic. Which condition does a nurse suspect?
A) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
B) Celiac disease
C) Fecal impaction
D) Ulcerative colitis
B) Celiac disease
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From an ethical standpoint, what is the problem with the belief that everyone should receive his or her fair share, that life should always be fair, and that everyone should make his or her own decisions?
a. With this belief, the needs of society as a whole are ignored. b. Insufficient resources exist to give everyone a fair share. c. This belief leads to a propensity for some people to like to be taken care of. d. Some people think they deserve more than their fair share.
The spouse accompanies a pregnant client to a prenatal visit. Which question should the nurse use to determine the amount of anticipatory guidance the spouse will need?
1. "What kind of work do you do?" 2. "How moody has your wife been lately?" 3. "What furniture have you gotten for the baby?" 4. "How are you feeling about becoming a father?"
Pablo underwent a major surgery a few months ago where certain portions of his stomach were surgically removed. Following the surgery, Pablo developed a form of anemia and started experiencing weakness and a "pins and needles" sensation in certain parts of his body. His doctor advised him to take monthly injections of cobalamin for the rest of his life. Based on the information provided in this scenario, Pablo was most likely diagnosed with ________.
A. normocytic anemia B. microcytic hypochromic anemia C. aplastic anemia D. pernicious anemia
A patient's chest x-ray shows a suspicious area, and the physician plans a bronchoscopy. Which of the following explanations of a bronchoscopy should the nurse provide to the patient?
a. "The physician will place a small tube through your nose or mouth and into the bronchi to look at your airways." b. "You will be asked to use a mouthpiece to blow into a machine." c. "You will need to drink a thick white liquid that will be opaque on the x-rays." d. "A dye will be injected to help visualize the structures of the bronchioles. Do you have any allergies?"