NCLEX-RN
Gastrointestinal NCLEX RN Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with ulcerative colitis who has experienced severe diarrhea for the past 24 hours. When assessing the client, the nurse should watch for signs of which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe diarrhea in ulcerative colitis leads to nutrient loss, increasing the risk of malnutrition (
C). Acid-base imbalances (A,
B) and malabsorption (
D) are possible but less immediate concerns.
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Question 5 of 5
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