Exam 10: Inflammation

The nurse is providing instructions to a client who has been prescribed a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).Which information is highest priority for the nurse to explain to the client about this medication?

A client with Helicobacter pylori asks the nurse why bismuth (Pepto-Bismol)has been prescribed along with oral antibiotics for treatment.What should the nurse explain about the use of Pepto-Bismol for treatment of this health problem? Select all that apply.

The nurse in a rheumatology clinic is managing care for clients who receive nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)for the treatment of their disease processes.Which of the following are the primary laboratory tests the nurse should assess prior to initiation of NSAID therapy? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for an older adult client with gallbladder disease who is recovering from a cholecystectomy.Which risk factors increase this client's susceptibility to infection? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for an African American client with nephritis.When planning this client's care,the nurse should include interventions aimed at preventing which of the following long-term complications?

List the pathophysiologic processes involved in appendicitis in sequential order. A)The appendix becomes distended with fluid secreted by its mucosa. B)The proximal lumen of the appendix becomes obstructed. C)Purulent exudate forms and causes further distention of the appendix. D)Pressure within the lumen of the appendix increases. E)Tissue necrosis occurs and gangrene develops.

The warmth and redness that accompany inflammation result from which of the following steps in the inflammatory process?

A nurse caring for a pediatric client with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)understands that there are variances in the presentation of IBD between children and adults.Which variances should the nurse anticipate for this pediatric client? Select all that apply.

A client being treated for nephrotic syndrome is a vegetarian and has recently experienced poor oral intake.Which action should the nurse take to meet this client's nutritional needs?

The nurse is planning a teaching session for older community members about the risks for peptic ulcer disease (PUD)in this age group.Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include when teaching this group?

The nurse provides discharge teaching for a client with peptic ulcer disease (PUD).Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective?

A client with cholelithiasis is in the clinic for a follow-up assessment after hospitalization.What lifestyle modification should the nurse teach the client to decrease the pain associated with the disease process?

A client is being scheduled for diagnostic tests to determine the presence of ulcerative colitis.For which diagnostic tests should the nurse plan to provide teaching? Select all that apply.

The nurse instructs an older adult client with arthritis on the side effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)therapy.Which client statement would indicate that this teaching has been effective?

The nurse conducts an evaluation after completing a training session for community members on ways to prevent nephritis.When evaluating the success of this session,what responses from the community members would indicate that learning has been successful? Select all that apply.

An adolescent client is experiencing abdominal pain with diarrhea and bloody stools.Based on this data,which specific type of inflammatory bowel disease does the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?

The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to the hospital 1 day prior with cholelithiasis.Which new assessment finding indicates that the stone has probably obstructed the client's common bile duct?

A home health nurse is evaluating a client who had a colostomy placed 6 weeks ago for the treatment of ulcerative colitis.Which assessment would cause the nurse to conclude that teaching goals for this client have been met?

Which of the following lab results suggests that a client with gallbladder disease is experiencing obstructed bile flow in the biliary duct system?

The healthcare provider prescribes misoprostol (Cytotec)for a female client for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease.What should the nurse ask the client prior to administration of this medication?