Chapter 14, Problem 17MC

A teenager is admitted for complications resulting from bulimia nervosa. The nurse's admission assessment should pay close attention to which manifestations relating to complications associated with this disorder? Select all that apply.     A. Dry, cracked lips and poor skin turgor.       B. Missing tooth enamel and increased number of dental caries.     C. Painful swallowing and stomach cramping related to reflux and esophagitis.         D. Fruity breath and labored, deep, gasping respirations.         E. Painless enlargement of the parotid gland due to vomitin   You are assessing a client with suspected dysphagia. Which cranial nerves (CN) should the nurse assess? Select all that apply.     A. CN I     B. CN V     C. CN IX       D. CN X         E. CN XI         F. CN XII   Which effect of the sympathetic nervous system is most responsible for the development of duodenal ulcers due to anxiety and stress?     A. Inhibition of the…

A priority nursing intervention for a patient with acute pancreatitis is to ensure this patient receives:   Question 12 options: a)  Opioid analgesics b)  Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) with lipids c)  Digestive enzyme replacements d)  Small frequent meals

A nurse is assessing a client with the internal(intestinal) obstruction which of the following would the nurse expect when viewing lab information? SATA a) Increased Hematocrit b) Loss of electrolyte c) Emesis of fluid d) Fluid overload e) Accumulation of the fluid below the obstruction 59. A nurse is caring for a child that has acute cholecystitis which of the following should the nurse anticipate when viewing the client's chart? a) Increase white blood cell count. b) Normal liver function c) Decrease temperature. d) Decrease white blood cell count. 61. Which technique should the nurse when assessing the dorsalis pedis a) Cover your finger around the medialis b) Press deeply with two fingers c) Press firmly …… d) Use a very light touch 65. Which site is appropriate for palpation for the popliteal pulse? a) At the wrist b) In front of the ear c) Below the knee d) At the inner thigh