which of the following would be an expected nutritional outcome for a client who has undergone a subtotal gastrectomy for cancer
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1. Which of the following would be an expected nutritional outcome for a client who has undergone a subtotal gastrectomy for cancer?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Achieving optimal nutritional status through oral or parenteral feedings is an expected nutritional outcome for a client who has undergone a subtotal gastrectomy for cancer.

2. Which of the following diets is most commonly associated with colon cancer?

Correct answer: A

Rationale: A low-fiber, high-fat diet is most commonly associated with an increased risk of colon cancer.

3. Your patient has a GI tract that is functioning, but has the inability to swallow foods. Which is the preferred method of feeding for your patient?

Correct answer: C

Rationale: NG feeding is the preferred method for patients with a functioning GI tract but an inability to swallow foods.

4. After a right hemicolectomy for treatment of colon cancer, a 57-year old client is reluctant to turn while on bed rest. Which action by the nurse would be appropriate?

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Educating the client about the importance of turning can encourage compliance and promote understanding of the necessity to prevent complications such as pressure ulcers and pneumonia.

5. Your goal is to minimize David’s risk of complications after a heriorrhaphy. You instruct the patient to:

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Instruct the patient to splint the incision if he can't avoid sneezing or coughing to minimize the risk of complications after heriorrhaphy.

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