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Question 1 of 5

A patient calls the clinic to report a new onset of severe diarrheWhat should the nurse anticipate that the patient will need to do?

A. Collect a stool specimen.

B. Prepare for colonoscopy.

C. Schedule a barium enema.

D. Have blood cultures drawn.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Collect a stool specimen.

Question 2 of 5

What is the function of bile salts?

A. emulsifying fats

B. breaking down carbohydrates

C. activating pepsin

D. digesting proteins

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: emulsifying fats

Question 3 of 5

What is the role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

A. Break down carbohydrates

B. Break down proteins

C. Emulsify fats

D. None of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Break down proteins

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following pretest evaluation measures should the nurse ensure before a client undergoes the gallbladder series test?

A. Determining the work environment of the client

B. Determining whether the client has a family history of GI disorders

C. Determining whether the client is pregnant

D. Determining whether the client is allergic to seafood or iodine

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Determining whether the client is pregnant

Question 5 of 5

A client with proctitis needs a rectal suppository. A senior nursing student assigned to this client tells you that she is afraid to insert the suppository because she has never done it before. What is the most appropriate action in supervising this student?

A. You give the medication and report the student to the instructor.

B. Ask the student to leave the clinical area for being unprepared.

C. Reassign the client to an LPN/LVN.

D. Show the student how to insert the suppository and talk to the instructor.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Show the student how to insert the suppository and talk to the instructor.

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