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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has a gastric ulcer. Which of the following herbal supplements should the nurse recommend?

A. Licorice

B. Feverfew

C. Comfrey

D. Ephedra

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Licorice

Question 2 of 5

The longest region of the small intestine is the

A. duodenum.

B. ileum.

C. jejunum.

D. colon.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: ileum.

Question 3 of 5

A patient who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is experiencing increasing discomfort. Which patient statement to the nurse indicates that additional teaching about GERD is needed?

A. I quit smoking years ago, but I chew gum.

B. I eat small meals and have a bedtime snack.

C. I take antacids between meals and at bedtime each night.

D. I sleep with the head of the bed elevated on 4-inch blocks.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I eat small meals and have a bedtime snack.

Question 4 of 5

Hematochezia is found with:

A. upper gastrointestinal bleeding

B. lower gastrointestinal bleeding

C. both

D. neither

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: lower gastrointestinal bleeding

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient who complains, "I don't see why I can't have a CT scan instead of the expensive MRI!"Â Which response is most appropriate for the nurse to make?

A. "The MRI provides better contrast between normal and pathologic tissue."Â

B. "The MRI requires less analysis and is easier to read."Â

C. "The MRI produces a digital image that can be transmitted via email."Â

D. "The MRI exposes the patient to less radiation."Â

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "The MRI provides better contrast between normal and pathologic tissue."Â

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