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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing dietary Instructions with a client who has episodes of billary colic from chronic cholecystitis. Which of the following diets should the nurse reinforce in the teaching plan?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A low-fat diet reduces gallbladder workload, preventing biliary colic episodes.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has an NG tube that has drained 2,500 ml. In the past 6 hr. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following electrolyte Imbalances?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: NG tube drainage removes gastric fluids rich in potassium, leading to hypokalemia.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis and a prescription for lactulose. Following administration, the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Lactulose, a laxative, causes diarrhea to reduce ammonia levels in cirrhosis, preventing hepatic encephalopathy.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking omeprazole for the past 4 weeks. The nurse determines that the medication is effective when the client reports relief from which of the following symptoms?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Omeprazole reduces stomach acid, effectively relieving acid indigestion.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 12 hr postoperative following a colectomy with colostomy placement. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A purplish stoma indicates potential ischemia, requiring immediate reporting to the provider.

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