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Question 1 of 5

After an abdominal resection for colon cancer, Madeline returns to her room with a Jackson-Pratt drain in place. The purpose of the drain is to:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The purpose of the Jackson-Pratt drain is to prevent the accumulation of drainage in the wound after an abdominal resection.

Question 2 of 5

Leigh Ann is receiving pancrelipase (Viokase) for chronic pancreatitis. Which observation best indicates the treatment is effective?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The effectiveness of pancrelipase (Viokase) for chronic pancreatitis is best indicated by stools being less fatty and decreased in frequency.

Question 3 of 5

Which goal of the client's care should take priority during the first days of hospitalization for an exacerbation of ulcerative colitis?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Managing diarrhea should take priority during the first days of hospitalization for an exacerbation of ulcerative colitis.

Question 4 of 5

You're patient is complaining of abdominal pain during assessment. What is your priority?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: When a patient is complaining of abdominal pain, the priority is to auscultate to determine changes in bowel sounds.

Question 5 of 5

Findings during an endoscopic exam include a cobblestone appearance of the colon in your patient. The findings are characteristic of which disorder?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The cobblestone appearance of the colon is characteristic of Crohn's disease.

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You're assessing the stoma of a patient with a healthy, well-healed colostomy. You expect the stoma to appear:
Regina is a 46 y.o. woman with ulcerative colitis. You expect her stools to look like:

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