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A nurse is caring for a client who reports bloody diarrhea, urgency to defecate, and lower abdominal cramping. The provider suspects ulcerative colitis. Which additional finding would support this diagnosis?
A client is on strict intake and output monitoring due to severe malnutrition and is receiving oral supplements and IV fluids. Which task related to nutrition is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the CNA?
A nurse is caring for a client with advanced Parkinson’s disease who has a nutritional diagnosis of dysphagia and imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements. Which nursing intervention takes priority?
A nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who expresses confusion about which foods are safe to eat. Which action by the nurse demonstrates appropriate professional communication with the interprofessional team?
A 10-year-old client with cystic fibrosis is hospitalized for a respiratory infection. The child is on a high-calorie diet and takes pancreatic enzyme supplements. Which nursing intervention is essential to support both nutritional and developmental needs?
A client newly prescribed omeprazole (a PPI) for GERD asks how to manage their condition. Which client statement shows a correct understanding?
A client with ulcerative colitis is receiving mesalamine and reports persistent diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and weight loss. Which provider order should the nurse question?
A nurse is planning care for a client with GERD prescribed omeprazole (Prilosec). Which instruction is most important to include?
The nurse is caring for a client with Crohn’s disease experiencing weight loss and low albumin. Which is the most appropriate dietary instruction?
A client with dysphagia after a stroke is prescribed a pureed diet with nectar-thick liquids. Which action should the nurse take first before initiating feeding?
During interdisciplinary rounds, the nurse notes that a client receiving tube feeding is experiencing diarrhea and abdominal cramping. What is the most appropriate statement for the nurse to make to the provider and dietitian?
A client with GERD reports heartburn after meals. What is the priority nursing action?
A nurse is educating a client with Crohn’s disease about dietary management during an exacerbation. Which food choice indicates a need for further teaching?
Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching?
A nurse is reviewing documentation for a client newly diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. Which of the following findings is most consistent with this condition?
An 82-year-old client with multiple chronic conditions is admitted with weight loss, decreased appetite, and fatigue. The nurse notes the client is prescribed multiple medications, including furosemide, metoprolol, and an ACE inhibitor. Which action is most appropriate to include in the plan of care?
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching for a client diagnosed with GERD. Which instruction should the nurse include?
A severely malnourished client with alcoholism is started on parenteral nutrition (PN). Which lab result requires immediate intervention?
A 45-year-old client is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The provider prescribes metformin, and the nurse is preparing a discharge plan. Which component should be included to address the client’s pharmacologic, nutritional, and educational needs?
A nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy who reports frequent nausea and vomiting for 24 hours. Which lab value is the nurse most concerned about?
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client with type 2 diabetes who has a blood glucose of 240 mg/dL and reports eating fast food daily. Which intervention is most appropriate?
A client with chemotherapy-induced nausea is prescribed ondansetron (Zofran). Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
A Muslim client hospitalized during Ramadan refuses all meals during the day, despite being diabetic and on insulin therapy. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
The nurse is teaching a client prescribed sucralfate (Carafate) for a duodenal ulcer. Which statement by the client shows correct understanding?
A nurse is planning care for a client who is malnourished and recovering from abdominal surgery. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize to promote tissue healing?
A client with ulcerative colitis is admitted with severe abdominal cramping and 10 bloody stools per day. Which nursing action is the priority?
A hospitalized client with GERD is found lying flat in bed after lunch. What should the nurse do first?
A client with frequent heartburn has been taking calcium carbonate (Tums) multiple times daily. Which complication should the nurse monitor for?
A client with cancer is undergoing chemotherapy and reports nausea and loss of appetite, resulting in a 5-lb weight loss over 2 weeks. Which nursing intervention is the highest priority?
A nurse is caring for a client receiving continuous enteral nutrition via nasogastric (NG) tube. The nurse notes abdominal distention, nausea, and residuals of 300 mL. Which action should the nurse take first?
The nurse is reviewing medications for a client with a history of peptic ulcer disease and chronic kidney disease (CKD). The client is prescribed sucralfate and aluminum hydroxide antacids. Which electrolyte imbalance is the primary concern?
A nurse is caring for a client who reports unintentional weight loss and early satiety. The client’s BMI is 17.8 kg/m². Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize?
A nurse is providing discharge education to a client with Crohn’s disease who is prescribed prednisone. Which instruction is most important to include?
