george has a t tube in place after gallbladder surgery before discharge what information or instructions should be given regarding the t tube drainage
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1. George has a T tube in place after gallbladder surgery. Before discharge, what information or instructions should be given regarding the T tube drainage?

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Before discharge, inform the patient that the drainage will decrease daily until the bile duct heals.

2. Which of the following diagnostic tests may be performed to determine if a client has gastric cancer?

Correct answer: C

Rationale: A gastroscopy is performed to visualize the stomach lining and obtain biopsies to diagnose gastric cancer.

3. Dark, tarry stools indicate bleeding in which location of the GI tract?

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Dark, tarry stools indicate bleeding in the upper GI tract.

4. Glenda has cholelithiasis (gallstones). You expect her to complain of:

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Patients with cholelithiasis often complain of pain in the right upper quadrant, radiating to the shoulder.

5. Which of the following dietary measures would be useful in preventing esophageal reflux?

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Eating small, frequent meals helps prevent esophageal reflux.

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