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Question 1 of 5

After having a vertical sleeve gastrectomy performed, a 42-year-old male client returns to the surgical nursing unit with a nasogastric tube to low, intermittent suction and a client-controlled analgesia (PCA) machine for pain control. Which nursing action should be included in the post-op plan of care for the first 24 hours?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Supporting the surgical site during deep breathing and coughing prevents complications like atelectasis.

Question 2 of 5

After having a vertical sleeve gastrectomy performed, a 42-year-old male client returns to the surgical nursing unit with a nasogastric tube to low, intermittent suction and a client-controlled analgesia (PCA) machine for pain control. Which nursing action should be included in the post-op plan of care for the first 24 hours?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Supporting the surgical site during deep breathing and coughing prevents complications like atelectasis.

Question 3 of 5

Which statement made by the nurse to a 14-year-old extremely obese teenager is most likely to motivate him to lose weight?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Focusing on short-term benefits like improved energy and mood is more likely to motivate a teenager than long-term health outcomes.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse teaches a client newly diagnosed with a peptic ulcer about the prescribed medications famotidine and bismuth subsalicylate. Which statement made by the client indicates that the teaching was effective?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Bismuth subsalicylate can cause black stools, a harmless side effect the client should be aware of.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is teaching the client about successful strategies for weight loss. Which would the nurse include? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

Correct Answer: A,B,D

Rationale: Daily weighing can help individuals monitor their progress and stay accountable for their weight loss goals. Joining a support group can provide encouragement, motivation, and accountability. Keeping a food diary promotes awareness of eating habits, tracks calorie intake, and identifies patterns or triggers for overeating.

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