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Question 1 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 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a paralytic ileus. What would be an expected assessment finding?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Paralytic ileus causes absent bowel sounds and flatus due to lack of bowel motility.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is assessing a client after bariatric surgery. The client complains of chest pain and shortness of breath. What is the priority nursing Intervention at this time?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Chest pain and shortness of breath may indicate a pulmonary embolism or respiratory complication, requiring immediate intervention to improve oxygenation.

Question 4 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 5 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.

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