Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient who has had diarrhea for the past week. Which additional assessment finding will the nurse expect?

A. Distended abdomen B. Decreased skin turgor C. Increased energy levels D. Elevated blood pressure

Question 2 of 5

A nurse who provides care on an acute medical unit has observed that physicians are frequently reluctant to refer patients to hospice care. What are contributing factors that are known to underlie this tendency? Select all that apply.

A. Financial pressures on health care providers B. Patient reluctance to accept this type of care C. Strong association of hospice care with prolonging death D. Advances in curative treatment in late-stage illness E) Ease of making a terminal diagnosis

Question 3 of 5

A patient has lost most of her vision as a result of macular degeneration. When attempting to meet this patients psychosocial needs, what nursing action is most appropriate?

A. Encourage the patient to focus on her use of her other senses. B. Assess and promote the patients coping skills during interactions with the patient. C. Emphasize that her lifestyle will be unchanged once she adapts to her vision loss. D. Promote the patients hope for recovery.

Question 4 of 5

An oncology patient has just returned from the postanesthesia care unit after an open hemicolectomy. This patients plan of nursing care should prioritize which of the following?

A. Assess the patient hourly for signs of compartment syndrome. B. Assess the patients fine motor skills once per shift. C. Assess the patients wound for dehiscence every 4 hours. D. Maintain the patients head of bed at 45 degrees or more at all times.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is teaching a health class about thegastrointestinal tract. The nurse will explain that which portion of the digestive tract absorbs most of the nutrients?

A. Ileum B. Cecum C. Stomach D. Duodenum

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Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN