Exam 4: Digestion

For a 9-month-old infant, which finding is inconsistent with GERD?

The nurse is providing care to an older adult client with a history of alcohol abuse who is admitted to the hospital with acute pancreatitis. Which treatment options should the nurse plan for when caring for this client? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for an infant who is admitted for possible pyloric stenosis. When assessing the infant, which actions are appropriate? Select all that apply.

An adult client with a BMI of 39 who smokes 1 pack of cigarettes per day is admitted to the hospital with chest pressure. After myocardial infarction is ruled out, the client is diagnosed with erosive esophagitis through upper GI endoscopy. The client now refuses all medications and states, "I'm not getting hooked on any pills." What would the nurse recommend for the multidisciplinary collaborative plan? Select all that apply.

Which intervention would best improve diet adherence of an older male immigrant recently diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)?

During an interview with a 67-year-old client diagnosed with acute hepatitis B, the nurse obtains the following data: 10 kg weight loss is noted from the client's last visit 4 months ago; review of systems reveals (1)limiting fatigue, (2)not well enough for sexual intercourse, (3)drinks 3-5 mixed drinks weekly socially, (4)right upper quadrant (RUQ)pain rated at 6/10, and 5)"constant" pruritus. Which findings indicate that the client's hepatitis may have progressed to a chronic stage? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing care to a pediatric client diagnosed with celiac disease. Which outcomes can be anticipated when the appropriate steps for managing celiac disease have been implemented? Select all that apply.

A 42-year-old male client is diagnosed with adult pyloric stenosis. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse least expect to encounter in this client?

The nurse is providing care to a client admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which data support the client's diagnosis? Select all that apply.

A client presents at the emergency department reporting a burning pain in the chest of a 7 on a 0 to 10 pain scale. Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)secondary to hiatal hernia is diagnosed. Based on this data, which is the priority nursing diagnosis?

A client is scheduled for a diagnostic test to determine digestion status. Which test does not require fasting or other preparation?

The nurse is providing care to an infant who underwent surgery for pyloric stenosis. Which actions by the nurse will decrease the risk for infection when caring for this infant? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for an infant who is scheduled for surgery for pyloric stenosis. When planning the infant's care, which nursing diagnoses are appropriate? Select all that apply.

What is most characteristic of acute pancreatitis?

The nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant with pyloric stenosis. Which of the following statements regarding this client's digestive system is false?

A client is diagnosed with viral hepatitis transmitted by the fecal-oral route. Which conditions may be acquired by this mode of transmission?

A young adult waiter has been treated for viral hepatitis at a healthcare clinic. Which client outcome indicates the need for additional intervention? Select all that apply.

When planning care for a client with chronic hepatitis, which collaborative discipline will be most helpful in treating continued alcohol use?

What statement made by the client would indicate understanding of discharge teaching for self-care after hospitalization for acute pancreatitis?

The nurse is providing care for several clients on a medical-surgical unit. The nurse anticipates that the client with which condition may require surgery?