Med Surg Proctored Exam (Care Of Gastric Patient)

A client is scheduled for an upper Gl series. The nurse determines further education is needed when the client states:

The healthcare provider prescribes nystatin oral suspension to treat a client's candidiasis. When administering the nystatin, the nurse tells the client to:

If gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is left untreated, serious changes in the esophageal lining may develop, placing the client at an increased risk of developing which condition?

A client with epigastric pain is scheduled for an upper GI series. Which client statement indicates understanding of the procedure?

When cleaning the skin around a client's stoma, which technique is appropriate?

What is the purpose of antibiotic therapy in treating clients with peptic ulcer disease (PUD)?

The provider restricts a client's diet to include only clear liquids. When the client asks for something to eat, which foods are MOST appropriate for the nurse to provide? (Select all that apply.)

A client complains of intermittent, gnawing epigastric pain. Which finding suggests the client's symptoms may be related to a peptic ulcer?

A client is diagnosed with clostridium difficile. Which order would the nurse QUESTION?

The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Which nursing intervention should be included in the client's plan of care?

A client had a perforated diverticulum and has undergone a bowel diversion called a Hartmann's procedure. The nurse knows the purpose of a Hartmann's procedure is to:

The oncoming nurse is receiving report which includes assessment findings of the client's ileostomy stoma. Which description of the stoma would the oncoming nurse interpret as a normal finding?

While the client is awaiting an appointment with the healthcare provider for symptoms related to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which nursing instruction is helpful for providing relief from

The healthcare provider places an order for a colonoscopy. The nurse would question this order if the client had which condition?

The goal of inserting a nasogastric tube to relieve abdominal distention and remove secretions from the gastrointestinal tract is:

Which assessment finding would the nurse expect in a client diagnosed with oral candidiasis?

Your patient is complaining of substernal burning sensation that radiated into the neck and jaw. He says, "I think it is heartburn, can I get some TUMS?" The proper next step is:

The hospitalized client who contracted Clostridium difficile should be considered for which PRIORITY patient problem?

A client has recently been diagnosed with celiac disease. Which client statement indicates a need for further instruction?

This bacterium is associated with the development of gastric and duodenal ulcers:

Which drug classification would the nurse expect a client newly diagnosed with a duodenal ulcer to be prescribed?

Which statement made by a client taking an H2-receptor blocker for peptic ulcer disease leads the nurse to suspect the client needs additional teaching regarding this class of drugs?

A client with a peptic ulcer who has been prescribed sucralfate asks the nurse to explain how this drug works to heal the ulcer. What is the nurse's BEST response?

What problems may a client with nausea and vomiting be at risk for? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client who will be taking an antacid for gastric problems. Which three instructions should be provided to this client? (Select all that apply.)