Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following aspects is the priority focus of nursing management for a client with peritonitis?

• A. Fluid and electrolyte balance
• B. Gastric irrigation
• C. Pain management
• D. Psychosocial issues

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The priority focus of nursing management for a client with peritonitis is fluid and electrolyte balance to prevent shock.

2. A client with gastric cancer may exhibit which of the following symptoms?

• A. Abdominal cramping
• B. Constant hunger
• C. Feeling of fullness
• D. Weight gain

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Clients with gastric cancer may experience a feeling of fullness due to the presence of the tumor.

3. A client’s ulcerative colitis symptoms have been present for longer than 1 week. The nurse recognizes that the client should be assessed carefully for signs of which of the following complications?

• A. Heart failure
• B. DVT
• C. Hypokalemia
• D. Hypocalcemia

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The client should be assessed carefully for signs of hypokalemia, a common complication of prolonged ulcerative colitis symptoms.

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

• A. Increase rest
• B. Avoid antacids
• C. Increase protein in diet
• D. Use anticholinergics as prescribed

Correct answer: D

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

5. What information is correct about stomach cancer?

• A. Stomach pain is often a late symptom.
• B. Surgery is often a successful treatment.
• C. Chemotherapy and radiation are often successful treatments.
• D. The patient can survive for an extended time with TPN.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Stomach pain is often a late symptom of stomach cancer.

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