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Question 1 of 5

When counseling a client in ways to prevent cholecystitis, which of the following guidelines is most important?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Eating a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet is most important for preventing cholecystitis.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client diagnose with pancreatitis. The nurse anticipates that the client would not experience an elevation of which of the following enzymes?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Lactase is produced in the small intestine and aids in splitting neutral fats into glycerol and fatty acids. Lipase, amylase, and trypsin are produced in the pancreas and aid in the digestion of fats, starches, and proteins, respectively.

Question 3 of 5

Mucosal barrier fortifiers are used in peptic ulcer disease management for which of the following indications?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Mucosal barrier fortifiers stimulate mucus production, which helps protect the lining of the stomach and manage peptic ulcer disease.

Question 4 of 5

The client being seen in a physician's office has just been scheduled for a barium swallow the next day. The nurse writes down which of the following instructions for the client to follow before the test?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A barium swallow is an x-ray study that uses a substance called barium for contrast to highlight abnormalities in the gastrointestinal tract. The client should fast for 8 to 12 hours before the test, depending on physician instructions. Most oral medications also are withheld before the test. After the procedure the nurse must monitor for constipation, which can occur as a result of the presence of barium in the gastrointestinal tract.

Question 5 of 5

The client has orders for a nasogastric (NG) tube insertion. During the procedure, instructions that will assist in the insertion would be:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Instructing the client to tilt his head back for insertion in the nostril, then flex his neck for the final insertion helps facilitate the NG tube insertion.

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