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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is scheduling diagnostic tests for a client. If all of the following diagnostic tests are ordered, which would be performed last?

A. Gallbladder series

B. Barium enema

C. Barium swallow

D. Oral cholecystogram

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Barium swallow

Question 2 of 5

The hospitalized client with GERD is complaining of chest discomfort that feels like heartburn following a meal. After administering an ordered antacid, the nurse encourages the client to lie in which of the following positions?

A. Supine with the head of the bed flat

B. On the stomach with the head flat

C. On the left side with the head of the bed elevated 30 degrees

D. On the right side with the head of the bed elevated 30 degrees.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: On the left side with the head of the bed elevated 30 degrees

Question 3 of 5

The nurse provides medication instructions to a client with peptic ulcer disease. Which statement, if made by the client, indicates the best understanding of the medication therapy?

A. The cimetidine (Tagamet) will cause me to produce less stomach acid.

B. Sucralfate (Carafate) will change the fluid in my stomach.

C. Antacids will coat my stomach.

D. Omeprazole (Prilosec) will coat the ulcer and help it heal.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The cimetidine (Tagamet) will cause me to produce less stomach acid.

Question 4 of 5

After a subtotal gastrectomy, the nurse should anticipate that nasogastric tube drainage will be what color for about 12 to 24 hours after surgery?

A. Dark brown

B. Bile green

C. Bright red

D. Cloudy white

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Dark brown

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is reviewing the record of a client with Crohn's disease. Which of the following stool characteristics would the nurse expect to note documented in the client's record?

A. Chronic constipation

B. Diarrhea

C. Constipation alternating with diarrhea

D. Stool constantly oozing from the rectum

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Diarrhea

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