A client with suspected gastric cancer undergoes an endoscopy of the stomach. Which of the following assessments made after the procedure would indicate the development of a potential complication?

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Question 1 of 5

A client with suspected gastric cancer undergoes an endoscopy of the stomach. Which of the following assessments made after the procedure would indicate the development of a potential complication?

A. The client complains of a sore throat B. The client displays signs of sedation C. The client experiences a sudden increase in temperature D. The client demonstrates a lack of appetite

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 2 of 5

After a subtotal gastrectomy, the nurse should anticipate that nasogastric tube drainage will be what color for about 12 to 24 hours after surgery?

A. Dark brown B. Bile green C. Bright red D. Cloudy white

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 3 of 5

After a subtotal gastrectomy, care of the client's nasogastric tube and drainage system should include which of the following nursing interventions?

A. Irrigate the tube with 30 ml of sterile water every hour, if needed. B. Reposition the tube if it is not draining well C. Monitor the client for N/V, and abdominal distention D. Turn the machine to high suction of the drainage is sluggish on low suction.

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following would be an expected nutritional outcome for a client who has undergone a subtotal gastrectomy for cancer?

A. Regain weight loss within 1 month after surgery B. Resume normal dietary intake of three meals per day C. Control nausea and vomiting through regular use of antiemetics D. Achieve optimal nutritional status through oral or parenteral feedings

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 5 of 5

The client with GERD complains of a chronic cough. The nurse understands that in a client with GERD this symptom may be indicative of which of the following conditions?

A. Development of laryngeal cancer B. Irritation of the esophagus C. Esophageal scar tissue formation D. Aspiration of gastric contents

Correct Answer: D

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

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