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Question 1 of 5

A client with liver dysfunction has low serum levels of thrombin. The nurse provides care, anticipating that this client is most at risk of

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Thrombin is produced by the liver and is necessary for normal clotting. When a client with liver dysfunction has low serum levels of thrombin, they are at risk of bleeding due to impaired clotting mechanisms. Dehydration (choice A) is not directly related to low thrombin levels. Malnutrition (choice B) may impact overall health but is not the most immediate concern associated with low thrombin levels. Infection (choice D) is not directly related to the clotting function affected by low thrombin levels.

Question 2 of 5

Mucosal barrier fortifiers are used in peptic ulcer disease management for which of the following indications?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Mucosal barrier fortifiers stimulate mucus production, which helps protect the lining of the stomach and manage peptic ulcer disease.

Question 3 of 5

The client with GERD complains of a chronic cough. The nurse understands that in a client with GERD this symptom may be indicative of which of the following conditions?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Aspiration of gastric contents can lead to a chronic cough in clients with GERD.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse would assess the client experiencing an acute episode of cholecystitis for pain that is located in the right:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Pain from cholecystitis is typically located in the right upper quadrant and may radiate to the right scapula and shoulder.

Question 5 of 5

A client being treated for chronic cholecystitis should be given which of the following instructions?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Using anticholinergics as prescribed can help manage the symptoms of chronic cholecystitis.

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