Chapter 32

A 30-year-olad patient with ulcerative colitis is scheduled for a proctosigmoidoscopy. Which finding should cause the nurse to clarify routine preparation order with the physician.

The nurse is providing care for a patient whose nasogastric(NG) tube is attached to low intermittent suction for decompression of a bowel obstruction. The nurse notes the NG tube is not draining. What action should the nurse take?

The nurse is inspecting the skin of a patient's abdomen. Which finding is consistent with gallbladder disease?

The nurse is auscultating the bowel sounds of a patient who is severely constipated and exhibits a swollen abdomen and pain. Which bowl sounds are consistent with a bowel obstruction?

The nurse is providing care for a patient who has just undergone a percutaneous needle biopsy to rule out liver disease. Which priority action should the nurse take after the procedure?

A patient is being prepared for an upper gastrointestinal(GI) series involving a barium swallow. Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of the instructions?

The nurse is ready to begin a tube feeding via an NG feeding tube for a patient who is comatose. What action should the nurse take before starting the feeding?

The nurse reviews the results of patient's stool occult blood test, which test positive. What question should the nurse ask the patient?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has an NG tube that is not vented. Which suction setting should the nurse select?

The nurse is planning care for an older adult patient with disorders of the GI tract. What should the nurse consider?

The nurse is evaluating the understanding of a new graduate licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse(LPN/LVN) about the topic of enteral feedings. What information by the new nurse requires correction?

The nurse is providing care for a client who requires gastric irrigation for a medication overdose. The nurse understands the use of an orogastric tube requires which intervention?

The nurse is palpating the abdomen of a patient reporting mild abdominal pain in the lower region. How deep should the nurse depress this patient's abdomen

The nurse is gathering data from a client in a clinic after hospitalization for an infection. The client reports having diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain since discharge. What action should the nurse take?

The nurse is performing and abdominal examination and performing auscultation before palpation and percussion. Why did the nurse make this dicision?

The nurse is providing care for a client 1 day after major surgery. The client's abdomen is distended, bowel sounds are absent, and the patient is nauseated. What action should the nurse consider?

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with malnutrition and placed on parenteral nutrition(PN). Which information should the nurse consider regarding insulin therapy for this patient?

A patient is being scheduled for a barium swallow test to rule out esophageal strictures and gastric ulcer. Which pretesting information will the nurse provide for the patient?

The nurse is providing care for a client with gallstones who is preparing for an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP). What should the nurse include with teaching?

The nurse is providing care for a client with gallbladder disease. The client states "What good is a gallbladder anyway?" The nurse is aware that which digestive processes are a function of the gall bladder?

Which patients does the nurse recommend as benefiting form PN? (select all that apply)

The nurse is providing care for an older adult client. The client states, "I don't eat much anymore and I have terrible problems with my bowels" Which information does the nurse share with the patient to explain the changes as related to age?" (Select all that apply)

The nurse is providing care for a patient with an NG tube for PN, and IV line for fluids and medications, and a nasal cannula for oxygen therapy. Which safety interventions does the nurse implement during care for this patient?(Select all that apply)

A patient is admitted to the skilled nursing unit and only has lower dentures and several broken teeth on the upper gums. What actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply)

A patient returns from an esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGD) and reports a dry, scratchy throat. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)fills the water pitcher and starts to give the patient a drink. What actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply)

The nurse reinforces teaching a patient with cirrhosis functions of the liver. Which of these would the nurse include as functions of the liver? Select all that apply

Following an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, which nursing intervention is the priority?

The nurse would evaluate the patient as understanding teaching for gastrointestinal changes that occur with aging if the patient included which of these? Select all that apply.

Which intervention is appropriate following a barium enema?

Which of these converting functions does the pancreatic enzyme trypsin have?

Prior to administering medications via a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube, which of these actions does the nurse take? Select all that apply

Ulcerative Colitis + Diarrhea

Non-draining NG tube

Gallbladder Disease Sign

Bowel Obstruction Sounds

Post-Liver Biopsy Position

Barium Swallow Prep

Proctosigmoidoscopy Prep Issue

NG Tube Placement Check

Gallbladder Disease Indicator

Bowel Obstruction Symptoms

Post-Biopsy Positioning

Upper GI Series Fasting

Severe Diarrhea in Colitis