Question

40. The nurse is caring for for nurse is caring for clients in an outpatient elinic. Which information shou the hus teach regarding the American Cancer Society's recommendations t a. Beginning at age 60, a digital rectal exam should be done yearly b. After the client reaches middle age, a yearly fecal occult test should be done c. At age 50, a colonoscopy and then once every 5 to 10 years the early detection of colon cancer? exible sigmoidoscopy should be done yearly after age 40 of the following might a patient undergoing a gastrectomy develop postoperatively? a. Diabetes mellitus b. Esophageal reflux c. Pernicious anemia d. Helicobacter pylori infection 42. Mary J. has had a gastrectomy due to stomach cancer. In order to prevent a specific anemia associated with gastrectomy, the nurse will administer a(n) a. Iron supplement b. Folic acid supplement c. List of foods to eat d. Vitamin B" injection 43. The nurse is caring for Mr. Beecham, who suffers from peptic ulcer disease. One of her most important nursing responsibilities is to assess for signs of hemorrhage, which include all of the following EXCEPT? a. Black tarry stool b. Hematemesis c. Hypertension d. Tachycardia 44. The nurse is admitting a patient with acute right lower abdominal pain of unknown etiology. In caring for this patient, the nurse must NEVER. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY a. Give the patient something to eat or drink b. Change the patient's position c. Apply heating pad to the abdomen d. Assess bowel sounds e. Administer analgesic . When c care? 45. The nurse is caring for an elderly patient suffering from diarrhea aring for the patient, which assessment should receive priority in his a. Auscultation of bowel sounds b. Dietary history c. Urinary output d. Stool Guaiac

Answer 1

40.option C is correct as the nurse should teach regarding the American cancer society recommendations for early detection of colon cancer At age 50, a colonoscopy, then once every 5-10 years.

41. Option C is correct

42. Option D is correct because to prevent pernicious anemia due to gastrectomy the nurse should administer Viamin B12 Injection.

43. Option D is correct as except trachycardia all are the signs of the hemorrhage assesment

44. Option C is not recommended as applying heating pad can alleviate bloting and hence the abdominal pain may increase

45. Option D is correct as stool Gauiac test is used for the identification of inflammatory diarrhea