Question 1

Subjective signs and symptoms of viral hepatitis include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) severe vomiting and diarrhea 
B) anxiety and hyperactivity 
C) generalized weight gain 
D) anorexia and photophobia 
A) severe vomiting and diarrhea 
B) anxiety and hyperactivity 
C) generalized weight gain 
D) anorexia and photophobia

Question 2

Nursing interventions for clients with intestinal obstruction include all of the following.Which action would be a priority?

Accepted Answer

A) administering IV fluid and electrolyte replacements as ordered 
B) checking weight daily 
C) giving oral care frequently 
D) monitoring intake and output every shift 
A) administering IV fluid and electrolyte replacements as ordered 
B) checking weight daily 
C) giving oral care frequently 
D) monitoring intake and output every shift

Question 3

A client who has diverticulitis should be instructed to follow which of these prescribed diets when the acute episode is resolved?

Accepted Answer

A) bland,low residue 
B) clear liquids 
C) high fiber 
D) high protein 
A) bland,low residue 
B) clear liquids 
C) high fiber 
D) high protein

Question 4

Which of these nursing interventions is MOST important when a client is initially diagnosed with any type of hepatitis?

Accepted Answer

A) administration of immune globulin 
B) restriction of fluid intake 
C) bed rest 
D) decrease of fat intake 
A) administration of immune globulin 
B) restriction of fluid intake 
C) bed rest 
D) decrease of fat intake

Question 5

Which of these routine screening tests is recommended for early detection of colorectal cancer?

Accepted Answer

A) sigmoidoscopy and barium enema 
B) fecal occult blood and colonoscopy 
C) urinalysis and complete blood count (CB
C)  
D) blood pressure and diet history 
A) sigmoidoscopy and barium enema 
B) fecal occult blood and colonoscopy 
C) urinalysis and complete blood count (CB
C)  
D) blood pressure and diet history

Exam 38: Gastrointestinal System

Subjective signs and symptoms of viral hepatitis include which of the following?

Nursing interventions for clients with intestinal obstruction include all of the following.Which action would be a priority?

A client who has diverticulitis should be instructed to follow which of these prescribed diets when the acute episode is resolved?

Which of these nursing interventions is MOST important when a client is initially diagnosed with any type of hepatitis?

Which of these routine screening tests is recommended for early detection of colorectal cancer?

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