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Med-Surg Gastrointestinal NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The patient asks the nurse to explain what the physician meant when he said the patient had an anorectal abscess. Which description should the nurse use to explain this to the patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An anorectal abscess is a collection of pus near the anus that can occur due to infected anal glands.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following instructions should a nurse provide a client with an ileostomy when using the catheter?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Resistance at the nipple valve may indicate blockage, and the client should report it to avoid complications.
Question 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
Priority Decision: When caring for a patient following a glossectomy with dissection of the floor of the mouth and a radical neck dissection for cancer of the tongue what is the nurse's primary concern?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary concern after such surgeries is maintaining a patent airway to ensure adequate oxygenation and prevent respiratory complications.