Which statement by a patient with dumping syndrome should lead the nurse to determine that further dietary teaching is needed?

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Which statement by a patient with dumping syndrome should lead the nurse to determine that further dietary teaching is needed?

A. I should eat bread and jam with every meal.' B. I should avoid drinking fluids with my meals.' C. I should eat smaller meals about six times a day.' D. I need to lie down for 30 to 60 minutes after my meals.'

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 2 of 5

What is a nursing intervention that is indicated for a male patient following an inguinal herniorrhaphy?

A. Applying heat to the inguinal area. B. Elevating the scrotum with a scrotal support. C. Applying a truss to support the operative site. D. Encouraging the patient to cough and deep breathe.

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 3 of 5

The nurse identifies a need for further teaching when the patient with hepatitis B makes which statement?

A. I should avoid alcohol completely for as long as a year.' B. I must avoid all physical contact with my family until the jaundice is gone.' C. I should use a condom to prevent spread of the disease to my sexual partner.' D. I will need to rest several times a day, gradually increasing my activity as I tolerate it.'

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 4 of 5

What treatment measure is used in the management of the patient with acute pancreatitis?

A. Surgery to remove the inflamed pancreas B. Pancreatic enzyme supplements administered with meals C. Nasogastric (NG) suction to prevent gastric contents from entering the duodenum D. Endoscopic pancreatic sphincterotomy using endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 5 of 5

On assessment of the abdomen in a patient with peritonitis, you would expect to find:

A. A soft abdomen with bowel sounds every 2 to 3 seconds. B. Rebound tenderness and guarding. C. Hyperactive, high-pitched bowel sounds, and a firm abdomen. D. Ascites and increased vascular pattern on the skin.

Correct Answer: B

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

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