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ATI LPN Med Surg Gi Proctored Test is a nursing-school practice exam with 50 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
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Start Practice ExamA client admitted with appendicitis who is scheduled for surgery in 2 hours complains of increased abdominal pain, vomiting, distended abdomen, and diminished bowel sounds. What is the most appropriat
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and reports having heartburn every night. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as a contribu
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions to a client who has a peptic ulcer. Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce to the client prior to discharge?
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following factors should the nurse anticipate in the client's history?
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? (Select all that apply.)
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a gastric ulcer. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a priority finding and notify the provider?
A nurse is assessing a client who has advanced cirrhosis. Which of the following manifestation should the nurse expect to find?
A nurse is contributing to a plan of care for a client who has Hepatitis B. Which of the following should the nurse include in the plan?
A nurse is caring for a client who has liver cirrhosis with ascites and bleeding esophageal varices. Which of the following laboratory findings indicates that the client's gastrointestinal (GI) tract
A nurse is caring for a client who states their parent died from complications of a GI bleed. Which of the following reinforcements by the nurse will help the client decrease their risk of developing
A client with ulcerative colitis is experiencing persistent diarrhea. What should the nurse anticipate during the assessment of the client?
A nurse on a medical surgical unit is collecting data from an older adult client who has a large amount of abdominal ascites. The client is alert and oriented x3 and states that they walk independentl
A nurse is reinforcing teaching a client who has peptic ulcer disease and is starting therapy with sucralfate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the health histories of four clients. For which of the following clients should the nurse anticipate scheduling a colonoscopy?
A nurse is collecting data from a client in the health clinic who is reporting epigastric pain. Which of the following statements made by the client should the nurse identify as being consistent with
A nurse is preparing a client who has advanced cirrhosis for an abdominal paracentesis. Which of the actions should the nurse take?
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has an NG tube that has drained 2,500 mL in the past 6 hr. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following electrolyte imbalances
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis and a prescription for lactulose. Following administration, the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has cirrhosis of the liver with ascites. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has cirrhosis and ascites. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend for inclusion in the plan of care?
A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client experiencing an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis. Which of the following treatments should the nurse expect to administer?
A nurse is reinforcing teaching a client who is scheduled for a barium swallow to evaluate dysphagia. Which of the following statements should indicate to the nurse that the client understands the ins
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative from abdominal surgery. The client reports discomfort from abdominal distension and flatus. Which of the following suggestions should the nur
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a peptic ulcer. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for this condition?
A nurse is caring for a client who has hepatitis A. The client asks the nurse how he might have contracted the virus. Before responding, which of the following questions should the nurse first ask the