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What is the appropriate action to evacuate barium from the GI tract postprocedure?
What is the appropriate action to evacuate barium from the GI tract postprocedure?
- Avoid dairy products
- Use enemas to cleanse the bowel
- Remain NPO for an extended period
- Increase fluid intake (correct)
If a patient's stool appears tarry-black in color, where is the suspected location of bleeding?
If a patient's stool appears tarry-black in color, where is the suspected location of bleeding?
- Upper GI tract (correct)
- Sigmoid colon
- Anus or rectum
- Large intestine
How would a nurse document bowel sounds if one or two are heard in a 2-minute period?
How would a nurse document bowel sounds if one or two are heard in a 2-minute period?
- Normal
- Hyperactive
- Paralytic ileus
- Hypoactive (correct)
What is the correct recommendation regarding dairy products after a GI procedure?
What is the correct recommendation regarding dairy products after a GI procedure?
Which symptom indicates lower rectal or anal bleeding?
Which symptom indicates lower rectal or anal bleeding?
What would be the most appropriate intervention for a suspected GI bleed patient with bright red blood in stool?
What would be the most appropriate intervention for a suspected GI bleed patient with bright red blood in stool?
What is one of the primary functions of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?
What is one of the primary functions of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?
Which bodily system is primarily responsible for maintaining fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance?
Which bodily system is primarily responsible for maintaining fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance?
For a lower GI tract study, what is an essential step in patient preparation?
For a lower GI tract study, what is an essential step in patient preparation?
What is NOT a part of the GI tract's primary functions?
What is NOT a part of the GI tract's primary functions?
Why is it important to empty and cleanse the lower bowel before a lower GI tract study?
Why is it important to empty and cleanse the lower bowel before a lower GI tract study?
Which organ system plays a significant role in controlling electrolyte balance?
Which organ system plays a significant role in controlling electrolyte balance?
What should the nurse plan to prevent or address in the late stages of esophageal cancer?
What should the nurse plan to prevent or address in the late stages of esophageal cancer?
Which is considered an early sign of esophageal cancer?
Which is considered an early sign of esophageal cancer?
What is a recommended dietary management strategy for a hiatal hernia?
What is a recommended dietary management strategy for a hiatal hernia?
Which action may bring some relief for a patient with recurrent heartburn and regurgitation?
Which action may bring some relief for a patient with recurrent heartburn and regurgitation?
What is a characteristic noted in later stages of esophageal cancer?
What is a characteristic noted in later stages of esophageal cancer?
For what condition is taking over-the-counter antacids 30 minutes before eating a potential relief method?
For what condition is taking over-the-counter antacids 30 minutes before eating a potential relief method?
What should the nurse report to the physician when assessing a patient's bowel patterns after a barium enema?
What should the nurse report to the physician when assessing a patient's bowel patterns after a barium enema?
Which finding would suggest a potential issue with swallowing due to brain damage?
Which finding would suggest a potential issue with swallowing due to brain damage?
What brain area regulates swallowing?
What brain area regulates swallowing?
After an inpatient returns from a barium enema, what may be an expected change in bowel movements?
After an inpatient returns from a barium enema, what may be an expected change in bowel movements?
Which symptom might indicate referred pain from ureteral colic?
Which symptom might indicate referred pain from ureteral colic?
What is a sign that a patient may have an issue with intrinsic factor synthesis?
What is a sign that a patient may have an issue with intrinsic factor synthesis?
What is a key difference between TNA and PN according to the text?
What is a key difference between TNA and PN according to the text?
Which healthcare professional is mentioned in the text as responsible for mixing TNA?
Which healthcare professional is mentioned in the text as responsible for mixing TNA?
Why is it mentioned in the text that TNA does not require the use of a micron filter?
Why is it mentioned in the text that TNA does not require the use of a micron filter?
What action should a nurse take when initiating PN, as suggested by the text?
What action should a nurse take when initiating PN, as suggested by the text?
Why is it NOT recommended to increase the infusion rate of PN at mealtimes?
Why is it NOT recommended to increase the infusion rate of PN at mealtimes?
Based on cost-saving advantages, which parenteral nutrition is preferred over the other?
Based on cost-saving advantages, which parenteral nutrition is preferred over the other?
