NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Medical Surgical Questions Questions
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A client with a suspected small bowel obstruction reports severe pain and vomiting. Which diagnostic test should the nurse prepare the client for first?
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Rationale: An abdominal X-ray is typically the first diagnostic test for a suspected small bowel obstruction to identify air-fluid levels or free air. Barium enema and colonoscopy are contraindicated in acute obstruction, and a CT scan may follow for detailed imaging. CN: Reduction of risk potential; CL: Synthesize
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