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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized client who is attempting to pass a kidney stone. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse recognize as Indicating a potential emergency situation?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Anuria indicates potential urinary tract obstruction, a medical emergency requiring urgent attention.

Question 2 of 5

The client has a possible diagnosis of appendicitis. On physical examination, the nurse should assess for tenderness on palpation at McBurney's point, located at which pictured site?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: McBurney's point is located approximately one-third of the distance from the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) to the umbilicus, on the right side of the abdomen.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The nurse understands that the best explanation for utilizing TPN is to:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: TPN provides all nutritional needs in a hypertonic solution for clients unable to tolerate enteral nutrition due to impaired GI function.

Question 4 of 5

A client with a new diagnosis of GERD is preparing for discharge from the hospital. Which foods will the nurse teach this client to avoid? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

Correct Answer: A,B,C,E

Rationale: Chocolate, tomato soup, spicy pork rinds, and oranges can exacerbate GERD by relaxing the LES or increasing acidity.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is teaching a class about long-term effects of childhood obesity. The nurse should include which of the following conditions as a potential complication of childhood obesity?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Childhood obesity significantly increases the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus due to insulin resistance from excess adiposity.

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