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Med-Surg Gastrointestinal NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Priority Decision: Following auscultation of the abdomen, what should the nurse's next action be?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: After auscultation percussing the abdomen helps assess for fluid gas or organ enlargement.
Question 2 of 5
What is a risk factor associated with cancer of the pancreas?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cigarette smoking is a well-established risk factor for pancreatic cancer.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following instructions should a nurse provide a client with an ileostomy when using the catheter?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Resistance at the nipple valve may indicate blockage, and the client should report it to avoid complications.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse evaluates that management of the patient with upper GI bleeding is effective when assessment and laboratory findings reveal which result?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreasing blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels indicate improvement in kidney function, which can be impacted by excessive bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. She is observing this nonsurgical client for any sign of medical complications. Which of the following assessment measures is the most useful?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vital signs and fluid status help detect complications such as bleeding, perforation, or hypovolemia.