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Question 1 of 5

When teaching a patient about weight reduction diets

A. the nurse teaches the patient that an appropriate single serving of a food is B. a 6-inch bagel. C. 1 cup of chopped vegetables. D. a piece of cheese the size of three dice.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse identifies a need for additional teaching when a patient with acute infectious diarrhea makes which statement?

A. I can use A&D ointment or Vaseline jelly around the anal area to protect my skin.' B. Gatorade is a good liquid to drink because it replaces the fluid and salts I have lost.' C. I may use over-the-counter Imodium or Parepectolin when I need to control the diarrhea.' D. I must wash my hands after every bowel movement to prevent spreading the diarrhea to my family.'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A physician just told a patient that she has a volvulus. When the patient asks the nurse what this is, what is the best description for the nurse to give her?

A. Bowel folding on itself B. Twisting of bowel on itself C. Emboli of arterial supply to the bowel D. Protrusion of bowel in weak or abnormal opening

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Following a hemorrhoidectomy, what should the nurse advise the patient to do?

A. Use daily laxatives to facilitate bowel emptying. B. Use ice packs to the perineum to prevent swelling. C. Avoid having a bowel movement for several days until healing occurs. D. Take warm sitz baths several times a day to promote comfort and cleaning.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

What laboratory test results should the nurse expect to find in a patient with cirrhosis?

A. Serum albumin: 7.0 g/dL (70 g/L) B. Total bilirubin: 3.2 mg/dL (54.7 mmol/L) C. Serum cholesterol: 260 mg/dL (6.7 mmol/L) D. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST): 6.0 U/L (0.1 mkat/L)

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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