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Question 1 of 5

Hepatic encephalopathy develops when the blood level of which substance increases?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hepatic encephalopathy develops when the blood level of ammonia increases.

Question 2 of 5

Donald is a 61 y.o. man with diverticulitis. Diverticulitis is characterized by:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Diverticulitis is characterized by crampy lower left quadrant pain and a low-grade fever.

Question 3 of 5

Your teaching Anthony how to use his new colostomy. How much skin should remain exposed between the stoma and the ring of the appliance?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: When teaching a patient how to use a colostomy, only 1/16" of skin should remain exposed between the stoma and the ring of the appliance to prevent skin irritation.

Question 4 of 5

You're advising a 21 y.o. with a colostomy who reports problems with flatus. What food should you recommend?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Yogurt can help reduce problems with flatus in patients with a colostomy.

Question 5 of 5

When planning care for a client with ulcerative colitis who is experiencing symptoms, which client care activities can the nurse appropriately delegate to a unlicensed assistant?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Providing skin care following bowel movements, maintaining intake and output records, and obtaining the client's weight can be delegated to a unlicensed assistant.

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