A client underwent an exploratory laparotomy 2 days ago. The physician should be called immediately for which physical assessment finding?

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Question 1 of 5

A client underwent an exploratory laparotomy 2 days ago. The physician should be called immediately for which physical assessment finding?

A. Abdominal distention and rigidity B. NG tube intentionally displaced by client C. Absent or hypoactive bowel sounds D. Nausea and occasional vomiting

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse should urge a client with an ileoanal anastomosis to do perineal exercises four to six times a day for how many repetitions?

A. 5 B. 10 C. 15 D. 20

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A patient's serum liver enzyme tests reveal an elevated aspartate aminotransferase (AST). The nurse recognizes what about the elevated AST?

A. It eliminates infection as a cause of liver damage. B. It is diagnostic for liver inflammation and damage. C. Tissue damage in organs other than the liver may be identified. D. Nervous system symptoms related to hepatic encephalopathy may be the cause.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A patient has been on a 1000-calorie diet with a daily exercise routine. In 2 months

A. the patient has lost 20 lb (9 kg) toward a goal of 50 lb (23 kg) but is now discouraged that no weight has been lost in the last 2 weeks. What should the nurse tell the patient about this? B. Plateaus where no weight is lost normally occur during a weight-loss program. C. A weight considered by the body to be most efficient for functioning has been reached. D. A return to former eating habits is the most common cause of not continuing to lose weight.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

How should the nurse teach the patient with a hiatal hernia or GERD to control symptoms?

A. Drink 10 to 12 oz of water with each meal. B. Space six small meals a day between breakfast and bedtime. C. Sleep with the head of the bed elevated on 4- to 6-inch blocks D. Perform daily exercises of toe-touching, sit-ups, and weight lifting.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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