Exam 57: Care of Patients with Inflammatory Intestinal Disorders

After teaching a client who has a new colostomy,the nurse provides feedback based on the client's ability to complete self-care activities.Which statement should the nurse include in this feedback?

A nurse cares for a client who is prescribed mesalamine (Asacol)for ulcerative colitis.The client states,"I am having trouble swallowing this pill." Which action should the nurse take?

A nurse cares for a teenage girl with a new ileostomy.The client states,"I cannot go to prom with an ostomy." How should the nurse respond?

After teaching a client who has diverticulitis,a nurse assesses the client's understanding.Which statement made by the client indicates a need for additional teaching?

A nurse teaches a client who has viral gastroenteritis.Which dietary instruction should the nurse include in this client's teaching?

A nurse assesses a client who has ulcerative colitis and severe diarrhea.Which assessment should the nurse complete first?

After teaching a client with an anal fissure,a nurse assesses the client's understanding.Which client actions indicate that the client correctly understands the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse teaches a client how to avoid becoming ill with Salmonella infection again.Which statements should the nurse include in this client's teaching? (Select all that apply.)

After teaching a client with diverticular disease,a nurse assesses the client's understanding.Which menu selection made by the client indicates the client correctly understood the teaching?

After teaching a client with a parasitic gastrointestinal infection,a nurse assesses the client's understanding.Which statements made by the client indicate that the client correctly understands the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse assesses a client with Crohn's disease and colonic strictures.Which clinical manifestation should alert the nurse to urgently contact the health care provider?

A nurse teaches a community group about food poisoning and gastroenteritis.Which statements should the nurse include in this group's teaching? (Select all that apply.)

After teaching a client who was hospitalized for Salmonella food poisoning,a nurse assesses the client's understanding.Which statement made by the client indicates a need for additional teaching?

A nurse cares for a client who has a Giardia infection.Which medication should the nurse anticipate being prescribed for this client?

A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from an ileostomy placement.Which clinical manifestation should alert the nurse to urgently contact the health care provider?

A nurse cares for a client who has food poisoning resulting from a Clostridium botulinum infection.Which assessment should the nurse complete first?

A nurse teaches a community group ways to prevent Escherichia coli infection.Which statements should the nurse include in this group's teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse cares for a client with ulcerative colitis.The client states,"I feel like I am tied to the toilet.This disease is controlling my life." How should the nurse respond?

After teaching a client with perineal excoriation caused by diarrhea from acute gastroenteritis,a nurse assesses the client's understanding.Which statement by the client indicates a need for additional teaching?

After teaching a client who is prescribed adalimumab (Humira)for severe ulcerative colitis,the nurse assesses the client's understanding.Which statement made by the client indicates a need for additional teaching?