Exam 45: Care of the Patient With a Gastrointestinal Disorder

Because bowel contents from an ileostomy are virtually liquid,what should the nurse include in the plan of care?

The home health nurse evaluates a patient being treated for a peptic ulcer with Riopan (antacid)and famotidine (histamine receptor blocker).Which statement made by the patient indicates a need for further instruction?

A patient who is being evaluated for episodes of hematemesis and dyspepsia tells the nurse that pain occurs when he eats,but pain does not waken him.The nurse recognizes a diagnostic sign of which condition?

The nurse explains to the patient with Crohn disease that the tube feedings allow for:

Bowel sound assessment on a patient with an obstruction who has distention,nausea,and visible peristaltic waves would be:

In caring for a patient with gastric bleeding who has a nasogastric tube in place,the nurse should include in the plan of care to ensure that the NG tube is:

The patient with irritable bowel syndrome tells the home health nurse she is going to an acupuncturist for therapy for her condition.Which of the following would be the best nursing response?

The nurse points out which of the following as an example of a nonmechanical bowel obstruction?

Why are peptic ulcers a common problem of aging?

What is the most lethal complication of a peptic ulcer?

What should the nurse include in a teaching plan for a patient with a hiatal hernia to reduce the frequency of heartburn?

Due to frequent bouts of constipation,the nurse examines the bedfast nursing home resident for ulceration of the anus,called anal __________________.

The patient has come to the PACU following an ileostomy for the treatment of ulcerative colitis.The patient is conscious and has a nasogastric tube in place and a pouch over the stoma.What should be the nurse's initial action?

Which of the following would be the most helpful nursing intervention to increase the comfort of a patient with appendicitis?

Dumping syndrome after a Billroth II procedure occurs when high-carbohydrate foods are ingested over a period of less than 20 minutes.What would the nurse suggest to reduce the risk of dumping syndrome?

A male patient complains that he will never adjust to his colostomy.Which is the best action for the nurse in this situation?

The nurse anticipates that the patient who has had a subtotal gastrectomy will need supplemental:

How should the nurse counsel the 34-year-old woman who has been prescribed sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)for Crohn disease? (Select all that apply. )

Which of the following should be included in the patient teaching of a patient with a peptic ulcer?

The nurse caring for a patient with a peptic ulcer who has had a nasogastric tube inserted notes bright blood in the tube;the patient complains of pain and has become hypotensive.Which condition should the nurse recognize these as signs of?