the client is admitted to the hospital for treatment of acute hepatitis b which activity order would the nurse expect to be prescribed
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1. The client is admitted to the hospital for treatment of acute hepatitis B. Which activity order would the nurse expect to be prescribed?

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Fatigue is a normal response to hepatic cellular damage. During the acute stage, rest is an essential intervention to reduce the metabolic demands on the liver and its blood supply.

2. The client with a colostomy has an order for irrigation of the colostomy. The nurse used which solution for irrigation?

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Tap water at body temperature is generally used for colostomy irrigation unless the local water supply is not safe for drinking, in which case bottled water can be used.

3. 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.

4. You’re caring for Lewis, a 67 y.o. patient with liver cirrhosis who develops ascites and requires paracentesis. Relief of which symptom indicated that the paracentesis was effective?

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Dyspnea relief indicates that the paracentesis was effective in reducing ascites.

5. The student nurse is preparing a teaching care plan to help improve nutrition in a patient with achalasia. You include which of the following:

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Eating meals while sitting upright helps improve swallowing and prevent complications in patients with achalasia.

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