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Med-Surg Gastrointestinal NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Which explanation about weight reduction should be included when teaching the obese patient and her obese husband?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fat is stored after glycogen is depleted, which can affect weight loss progression. This concept is important in understanding the weight loss process.
Question 3 of 5
Chronic hepatitis C may be treated with:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chronic hepatitis C is often treated with antiviral medications like interferon and ribavirin to manage the infection and prevent liver damage.
Question 4 of 5
Priority Decision: A patient with ulcerative colitis has a total proctocolectomy with formation of a terminal ileum stom What is the most important nursing intervention for this patient postoperatively?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Measuring ileostomy output is crucial to assess fluid balance and prevent dehydration in the patient postoperatively.
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.