Question

Which client is priority?

Answer 1

Correct Answers:

The client with a capillary blood glucose reading of 15 mg/dL and is unresponsive

Rationale :

✨ Diverticulitis involves inflammation and possible micro perforations of colonic diverticula, increasing risk of GI bleeding.

✨ Fragile blood vessels near diverticula can rupture, leading to visible or occult bleeding.

✨ Acute diverticulitis may cause mucosal erosion and ulceration, triggering lower GI hemorrhage.

✨GI bleeding is a recognized complication of diverticulitis, especially in older adults.

✨ Other options, such as diabetes or diet, are less directly linked to active GI bleeding.

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Answer 2

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the client may experience temporary constipation after the procedure

Rationale :

🌟 Barium used in enemas is dense and can solidify in the intestines, leading to constipation. 🌟 Patients are often advised to increase fluid intake post-procedure to prevent this.

🌟 The retention of residual barium can slow motility temporarily.

🌟 Fasting 48 hours is not necessary for a barium enema; it usually requires a shorter prep.

🌟 Education post-barium enema focuses on preventing impaction and monitoring bowel function.

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Answer 3

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"Classic signs include polydipsia, polyphagia, nocturia"

Rationale :

🌌 Classic signs of diabetes mellitus include polydipsia (increased thirst), polyphagia (increased hunger), and polyuria (frequent urination).

🌌 Nocturia is common due to glucose-induced diuresis, especially at night.

🌌 These symptoms occur due to hyperglycemia causing osmotic diuresis.

🌌 The body responds to lack of glucose in cells by triggering hunger and thirst mechanisms. 🌌 Early recognition of these signs helps prompt screening and diagnosis.

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Answer 4

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The client with a capillary blood glucose reading of 15 mg/dL and is unresponsive

Rationale :

🔹 A blood glucose of 15 mg/dL indicates severe hypoglycemia, a life-threatening condition.

🔹 Hypoglycemia can cause neuroglycopenic symptoms like confusion, seizures, or coma.

🔹 Immediate treatment with glucose is required to prevent irreversible brain damage.

🔹 Unresponsiveness shows CNS compromise and is a critical emergency.

🔹 Hypoglycemia is a higher priority than hypotension or stoma concerns due to brain perfusion risk.

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Answer 5

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Dumping syndrome

Rationale :

🛠️ Dumping syndrome occurs when stomach contents move too rapidly into the small intestine after gastrectomy.

🛠️ Symptoms include nausea, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and hypoglycemia.

🛠️ It results from hyperosmolar food drawing fluid into intestines, decreasing blood volume.

🛠️ Management includes small, frequent meals and avoiding simple sugars.

🛠️ This is a common complication post-gastric surgery, unlike hernia or ulcers.

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Answer 6

Correct Answers:

Increase fluids intake

Rationale :

🍼 Barium used during a swallow study can cause thickening of stools and lead to constipation. 🍼 Encouraging fluids helps flush out residual barium and prevent impaction.

🍼 Diarrhea is not expected post-barium swallow; constipation is more likely.

🍼 Increasing fluids enhances gastrointestinal motility and reduces complications.

🍼 Teaching focuses on hydration and monitoring bowel movement post-procedure.

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Answer 7

Correct Answers:

Protect the client's airway

Rationale :

🚧 Active vomiting increases risk for aspiration, especially in altered LOC.

🚧 Airway management is always highest priority in ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation).

🚧 Interventions like positioning and suctioning prevent aspiration pneumonia.

🚧 Anti-emetics or IV fluids are secondary to ensuring airway patency.

🚧 Immediate action prevents hypoxia or respiratory failure.

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Answer 8

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Check the client's blood sugar

Rationale :

🌡️ Headache and diaphoresis are classic signs of hypoglycemia.

🌡️ Checking glucose gives immediate diagnostic clarity.

🌡️ Prompt recognition allows for timely correction with glucose.

🌡️ Delaying assessment increases risk of neurological compromise.

🌡️ This is a critical first step before further evaluation or treatment.

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Answer 9

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Liver
Gallbladder
Bile duct

Rationale :

🧠 The hepatobiliary system includes structures responsible for bile production and flow: liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts.

🧠 The liver produces bile to help digest fats.

🧠 The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile.

🧠 The bile duct transports bile to the duodenum.

🧠 The esophagus and colon are part of the GI tract, not hepatobiliary.

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Answer 10

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"Insulin injections will be needed for the rest of your life."

Rationale :

🌀 Type 1 diabetes involves complete autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells.

🌀 The body is unable to produce insulin, making lifelong replacement necessary.

🌀 Lifestyle modifications help manage glucose but cannot restore insulin production.

🌀 Oral antidiabetics are ineffective in Type 1 DM due to absent insulin.

🌀 Early education reinforces the chronic nature of the disease and promotes adherence.

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RN Medical-Surgical

No.

1 :
Which client is priority?

2 :
The nurse is caring for a client with diverticulosis. The healthcare provider has ordered a barium enema. The nurse understands that ?

3 :
The nursing instructor is educating her students about the clinical manifestations of diabetes mellitus (DM). The nursing instructor will know the students understand the concept when they make which statement?

4 :
Which client is priority?

5 :
Which complication should the nurse monitor for while caring for a client post gastrectomy?

6 :
The nurse is preparing a client for a barium swallow. What information should the nurse include in the client teaching for post-procedure?

7 :
Which of the following is priority for the nurse caring for an actively vomiting client?

8 :
The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes mellitus type 2. The client complains of a headache and is diaphoretic. Which action should the nurse take first? Refer to image.

9 :
The nurse is reviewing structures in the hepatobiliary system. Which structures are found in this system? Select all that apply?

10 :
The nurse is educating a client who has been recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus (DM) type 1 about insulin injections. The client asks how long insulin injections will be necessary for. How should the nurse respond?

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RN Medical-Surgical

No.

1 : Which client is priority?

2 : The nurse is caring for a client with diverticulosis. The healthcare provider has ordered a barium enema. The nurse understands that ?

3 : The nursing instructor is educating her students about the clinical manifestations of diabetes mellitus (DM). The nursing instructor will know the students understand the concept when they make which statement?

4 : Which client is priority?

5 : Which complication should the nurse monitor for while caring for a client post gastrectomy?

6 : The nurse is preparing a client for a barium swallow. What information should the nurse include in the client teaching for post-procedure?

7 : Which of the following is priority for the nurse caring for an actively vomiting client?

8 : The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes mellitus type 2. The client complains of a headache and is diaphoretic. Which action should the nurse take first? Refer to image.

9 : The nurse is reviewing structures in the hepatobiliary system. Which structures are found in this system? Select all that apply?

10 : The nurse is educating a client who has been recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus (DM) type 1 about insulin injections. The client asks how long insulin injections will be necessary for. How should the nurse respond?

1 :
Which client is priority?

2 :
The nurse is caring for a client with diverticulosis. The healthcare provider has ordered a barium enema. The nurse understands that ?

3 :
The nursing instructor is educating her students about the clinical manifestations of diabetes mellitus (DM). The nursing instructor will know the students understand the concept when they make which statement?

4 :
Which client is priority?

5 :
Which complication should the nurse monitor for while caring for a client post gastrectomy?

6 :
The nurse is preparing a client for a barium swallow. What information should the nurse include in the client teaching for post-procedure?

7 :
Which of the following is priority for the nurse caring for an actively vomiting client?

8 :
The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes mellitus type 2. The client complains of a headache and is diaphoretic. Which action should the nurse take first? Refer to image.

9 :
The nurse is reviewing structures in the hepatobiliary system. Which structures are found in this system? Select all that apply?

10 :
The nurse is educating a client who has been recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus (DM) type 1 about insulin injections. The client asks how long insulin injections will be necessary for. How should the nurse respond?