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    The nurse is caring for a client with inflammation of the biliary duct. The nurse anticipates that the client will need to limit dietary intake of which nutrient?
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                Fats
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                Proteins
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                Carbohydrates
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                Fiber
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    A nurse is developing a care plan for a client with gastritis. Which potential complication should the nurse address?
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                Jaundice
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                Bleeding
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                Acute renal failure
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                Thromboembolism
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    During the health history of a client who had radiation to the head and neck for cancer, the client informs the nurse that their salivary glands were damaged. Which assessment finding should the nurse anticipate?
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                Moist buccal membranes
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                Difficulty swallowing
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                Altered speech
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                Constipation
4. 
  
  
  
        
        
        
        
    The nurse is caring for a client with dysfunction of the upper esophageal sphincter. Which sign or symptom would the nurse expect the client to have?
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                Early fullness after eating
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                Heartburn
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                Aspiration of food
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                Vomiting
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    The nurse is preparing a client for discharge following a small bowel resection because of cancer. Which instruction should the nurse include in the discharge education?
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                Take daily liquid vitamin and mineral supplements.
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                Limit daily fluid intake.
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                Avoid starchy foods.
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                Take a laxative for constipation.
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    The nurse is caring for a client with insufficient lipase production. The nurse explains to the client that absorption of which vitamin will be impaired?
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                Folate
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                Vitamin B12
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                Vitamin K
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                Thiamine
7. 
  
  
  
        
        
        
        
    The nurse is providing education to a client with a newly diagnosed condition related to dysfunctional villi of the small intestine. Which of the following can result from this condition?
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                Esophageal varices
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                Heartburn
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                Gastritis
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                Nutritional deficiencies
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    When assessing a client’s gastrointestinal health, which question should the nurse ask?
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                “Do you have problems walking?”
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                “Have you had an unintended weight gain or loss?”
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                “Do you have any drug allergies?”
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                “How many hours do you sleep each night?”
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    The nurse is assessing a client with damage to cranial nerve VII (the facial nerve). Which finding does the nurse expect to see in this client?
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                Difficulty swallowing
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                Problems with chewing
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                Impaired salivation
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                Vocal cord atrophy
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    Which medication does the nurse anticipate will be ordered for a client admitted with a diagnosis of gastritis?
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                Antacids
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                Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
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                Aspirin
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                Antiemetics