A newborn has meconium ileus. What diagnostic test does the healthcare professional advise the parents about?
a. Colonoscopy
b. Pulmonary function studies
c. A sweat test
d. Nerve conduction studies
Ans: c. A sweat test
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A patient with severe hemorrhagic pancreatitis requires long-term nutritional support. Which of the following would be the best form of nutritional support for this patient?
A) Nasoduodenal tube B) Gastrostomy tube C) Total parenteral nutrition D) Peripheral parenteral nutrition
A client is refusing to take lactulose (Heptalac) because of diarrhea. Which is the nurse's best response to this client?
a. "Diarrhea is expected; that's how your body gets rid of ammonia." b. "You may take Kaopectate liquid daily for loose stools." c. "Do not take any more of the medication until your stools firm up." d. "We will need to send a stool specimen to the laboratory."
The nurse is admitting a client to the birthing unit. What question should the nurse ask to gain a better understanding of the client's psychosocial status?
1. "How did you decide to have your baby at this hospital?" 2. "Who will be your labor support person?" 3. "Have you chosen names for your baby yet?" 4. "What feeding method will you use for your baby?"
The nurse is preparing to test a patient for postvoid residual with a bladder scan. Which action will the nurse take?
a. Measure bladder before the patient voids. b. Measure bladder within 10 minutes after the patient voids. c. Measure bladder with head of bed raised to 60 degrees. d. Measure bladder with head of bed raised to 90 degrees.