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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is providing discharge teaching for the client newly diagnosed with GERD. The teaching should Include Instructions to: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

Correct Answer: A,B,D

Rationale: Small frequent meals, smoking cessation, and elevating the bed head reduce GERD symptoms by minimizing reflux.

Question 2 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.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse evaluates that an overweight client understands the need for a healthy weight loss pattern by Indicating an intention to lose:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Losing 1 pound per week is a safe and sustainable rate for healthy weight loss.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following is a common symptom of esophageal ulcers?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Chest pain, often burning or sharp, is a common symptom of esophageal ulcers, worsened by swallowing.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse suspects that the client, hospitalized with severe ulcerative colitis, is experiencing the complication of toxic megacolon. Which assessment finding would support this suspicion?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale:
Toxic megacolon causes severe colonic dilation, leading to increased abdominal girth due to distension.

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