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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is preparing an intervention plan for an older client who underwent an esophageal surgery. The client frequently reports problems of gastric distention. Which of the following aspects will be the most essential in his intervention plan?

A. Supporting the surgical incision for coughing and deep breathing

B. Avoiding oral nourishment until bowel sounds resume and are active

C. Turning him to perform deep breathing and coughing every two hours

D. Discouraging lying down immediately after eating

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Discouraging lying down immediately after eating

Question 2 of 5

Which one of the following is most easily absorbed in the oral cavity?

A. glucose

B. water

C. fatty acids

D. peptides

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: water

Question 3 of 5

The lamina propria and muscularis mucosa are found in the tunica

A. mucosa.

B. submucosa.

C. muscularis.

D. serosa.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: mucosa.

Question 4 of 5

A 72-yr-old male patient with dehydration caused by an exacerbation of ulcerative colitis is receiving 5% dextrose in normal saline at 125 mL/hour. Which assessment finding by the nurse is most important to report to the health care provider?

A. Skin is dry with tenting and poor turgor.

B. Patient has not voided for the last 2 hours.

C. Crackles are heard halfway up the posterior chest.

D. Patient has had 5 loose stools over the previous 6 hours. Name: ID: A

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Patient has not voided for the last 2 hours.

Question 5 of 5

The layer of tissue beneath the mucosa is called the:

A. Muscularis externa

B. Circular Muscle

C. Serosa

D. Submucosa

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Submucosa

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