Gastrointestinal Condition Follow-Up - NCLEX-PN
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A client with Crohn's disease is asking the nurse how to accomplish a low-residue, low-fiber diet. The nurse will tell the client to avoid:
A client with Crohn's disease is asking the nurse how to accomplish a low-residue, low-fiber diet. The nurse will tell the client to avoid:
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Crohn's disease is an indicator for a low-residue, low-fiber diet. The diet should include foods that are unlikely to obstruct the intestinal tract if narrowed by inflammation or scarring, or if gastrointestinal motility is slowed.
Crohn's disease is an indicator for a low-residue, low-fiber diet. The diet should include foods that are unlikely to obstruct the intestinal tract if narrowed by inflammation or scarring, or if gastrointestinal motility is slowed.
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The home health nurse visits the home of a patient who has just been discharged from the hospital after a small bowel resection. Which of the following patient statements concerns the nurse?
The home health nurse visits the home of a patient who has just been discharged from the hospital after a small bowel resection. Which of the following patient statements concerns the nurse?
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Patients recovering from lower bowel surgery, such as small bowel resection, must adhere to a low-residue diet to minimize intestinal activity. A low-residue diet includes white breads, cereals, and pastas, well-cooked vegetables without skins, fresh fruits without peels or seeds, tender and well-cooked meats, limited dairy, meat broths and strained soups, and clear juices. The patient must avoid high-residue foods, including whole-grain breads such as corn bread, strong cheeses and yogurt, raw vegetables, dried fruits or legumes, juices with pulp, coffee or other caffeinated beverages, popcorn, nuts, and seeds.
Patients recovering from lower bowel surgery, such as small bowel resection, must adhere to a low-residue diet to minimize intestinal activity. A low-residue diet includes white breads, cereals, and pastas, well-cooked vegetables without skins, fresh fruits without peels or seeds, tender and well-cooked meats, limited dairy, meat broths and strained soups, and clear juices. The patient must avoid high-residue foods, including whole-grain breads such as corn bread, strong cheeses and yogurt, raw vegetables, dried fruits or legumes, juices with pulp, coffee or other caffeinated beverages, popcorn, nuts, and seeds.
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Which of these is a proper lifestyle change to fight gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Which of these is a proper lifestyle change to fight gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
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Soda intake exacerbates symptoms of GERD. Along with this, individuals should wear loose clothing, exercise regularly, drink plenty of fluids, avoid eating within 1-2 hours of bed time, and avoid spicy and acidic foods.
Soda intake exacerbates symptoms of GERD. Along with this, individuals should wear loose clothing, exercise regularly, drink plenty of fluids, avoid eating within 1-2 hours of bed time, and avoid spicy and acidic foods.
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A nurse is counseling a 60 year old woman who recently found out that she has chronic hepatitis C. She is not sure how she became infected, though she does state that she had a blood transfusion in 1989 due to postpartum hemorrhage. She is concerned about the stigma of the disease and wonders how common it is in the United States. The nurse informs her of which of the following?
A nurse is counseling a 60 year old woman who recently found out that she has chronic hepatitis C. She is not sure how she became infected, though she does state that she had a blood transfusion in 1989 due to postpartum hemorrhage. She is concerned about the stigma of the disease and wonders how common it is in the United States. The nurse informs her of which of the following?
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Hepatitis C is the most common chronic blood-borne infection in the US. Approximately 3.9 million Americans have antibodies against the virus. Of those, approximately 70% (2.7 million) have chronic hepatitis C infections.
Hepatitis C is the most common chronic blood-borne infection in the US. Approximately 3.9 million Americans have antibodies against the virus. Of those, approximately 70% (2.7 million) have chronic hepatitis C infections.
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A client with Crohn's disease is asking the nurse how to accomplish a low-residue, low-fiber diet. The nurse will tell the client to avoid:
A client with Crohn's disease is asking the nurse how to accomplish a low-residue, low-fiber diet. The nurse will tell the client to avoid:
Tap to reveal answer
Crohn's disease is an indicator for a low-residue, low-fiber diet. The diet should include foods that are unlikely to obstruct the intestinal tract if narrowed by inflammation or scarring, or if gastrointestinal motility is slowed.
Crohn's disease is an indicator for a low-residue, low-fiber diet. The diet should include foods that are unlikely to obstruct the intestinal tract if narrowed by inflammation or scarring, or if gastrointestinal motility is slowed.
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The home health nurse visits the home of a patient who has just been discharged from the hospital after a small bowel resection. Which of the following patient statements concerns the nurse?
The home health nurse visits the home of a patient who has just been discharged from the hospital after a small bowel resection. Which of the following patient statements concerns the nurse?
Tap to reveal answer
Patients recovering from lower bowel surgery, such as small bowel resection, must adhere to a low-residue diet to minimize intestinal activity. A low-residue diet includes white breads, cereals, and pastas, well-cooked vegetables without skins, fresh fruits without peels or seeds, tender and well-cooked meats, limited dairy, meat broths and strained soups, and clear juices. The patient must avoid high-residue foods, including whole-grain breads such as corn bread, strong cheeses and yogurt, raw vegetables, dried fruits or legumes, juices with pulp, coffee or other caffeinated beverages, popcorn, nuts, and seeds.
Patients recovering from lower bowel surgery, such as small bowel resection, must adhere to a low-residue diet to minimize intestinal activity. A low-residue diet includes white breads, cereals, and pastas, well-cooked vegetables without skins, fresh fruits without peels or seeds, tender and well-cooked meats, limited dairy, meat broths and strained soups, and clear juices. The patient must avoid high-residue foods, including whole-grain breads such as corn bread, strong cheeses and yogurt, raw vegetables, dried fruits or legumes, juices with pulp, coffee or other caffeinated beverages, popcorn, nuts, and seeds.
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Which of these is a proper lifestyle change to fight gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Which of these is a proper lifestyle change to fight gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
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Soda intake exacerbates symptoms of GERD. Along with this, individuals should wear loose clothing, exercise regularly, drink plenty of fluids, avoid eating within 1-2 hours of bed time, and avoid spicy and acidic foods.
Soda intake exacerbates symptoms of GERD. Along with this, individuals should wear loose clothing, exercise regularly, drink plenty of fluids, avoid eating within 1-2 hours of bed time, and avoid spicy and acidic foods.
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A nurse is counseling a 60 year old woman who recently found out that she has chronic hepatitis C. She is not sure how she became infected, though she does state that she had a blood transfusion in 1989 due to postpartum hemorrhage. She is concerned about the stigma of the disease and wonders how common it is in the United States. The nurse informs her of which of the following?
A nurse is counseling a 60 year old woman who recently found out that she has chronic hepatitis C. She is not sure how she became infected, though she does state that she had a blood transfusion in 1989 due to postpartum hemorrhage. She is concerned about the stigma of the disease and wonders how common it is in the United States. The nurse informs her of which of the following?
Tap to reveal answer
Hepatitis C is the most common chronic blood-borne infection in the US. Approximately 3.9 million Americans have antibodies against the virus. Of those, approximately 70% (2.7 million) have chronic hepatitis C infections.
Hepatitis C is the most common chronic blood-borne infection in the US. Approximately 3.9 million Americans have antibodies against the virus. Of those, approximately 70% (2.7 million) have chronic hepatitis C infections.
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A client with Crohn's disease is asking the nurse how to accomplish a low-residue, low-fiber diet. The nurse will tell the client to avoid:
A client with Crohn's disease is asking the nurse how to accomplish a low-residue, low-fiber diet. The nurse will tell the client to avoid:
Tap to reveal answer
Crohn's disease is an indicator for a low-residue, low-fiber diet. The diet should include foods that are unlikely to obstruct the intestinal tract if narrowed by inflammation or scarring, or if gastrointestinal motility is slowed.
Crohn's disease is an indicator for a low-residue, low-fiber diet. The diet should include foods that are unlikely to obstruct the intestinal tract if narrowed by inflammation or scarring, or if gastrointestinal motility is slowed.
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The home health nurse visits the home of a patient who has just been discharged from the hospital after a small bowel resection. Which of the following patient statements concerns the nurse?
The home health nurse visits the home of a patient who has just been discharged from the hospital after a small bowel resection. Which of the following patient statements concerns the nurse?
Tap to reveal answer
Patients recovering from lower bowel surgery, such as small bowel resection, must adhere to a low-residue diet to minimize intestinal activity. A low-residue diet includes white breads, cereals, and pastas, well-cooked vegetables without skins, fresh fruits without peels or seeds, tender and well-cooked meats, limited dairy, meat broths and strained soups, and clear juices. The patient must avoid high-residue foods, including whole-grain breads such as corn bread, strong cheeses and yogurt, raw vegetables, dried fruits or legumes, juices with pulp, coffee or other caffeinated beverages, popcorn, nuts, and seeds.
Patients recovering from lower bowel surgery, such as small bowel resection, must adhere to a low-residue diet to minimize intestinal activity. A low-residue diet includes white breads, cereals, and pastas, well-cooked vegetables without skins, fresh fruits without peels or seeds, tender and well-cooked meats, limited dairy, meat broths and strained soups, and clear juices. The patient must avoid high-residue foods, including whole-grain breads such as corn bread, strong cheeses and yogurt, raw vegetables, dried fruits or legumes, juices with pulp, coffee or other caffeinated beverages, popcorn, nuts, and seeds.
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Which of these is a proper lifestyle change to fight gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Which of these is a proper lifestyle change to fight gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Tap to reveal answer
Soda intake exacerbates symptoms of GERD. Along with this, individuals should wear loose clothing, exercise regularly, drink plenty of fluids, avoid eating within 1-2 hours of bed time, and avoid spicy and acidic foods.
Soda intake exacerbates symptoms of GERD. Along with this, individuals should wear loose clothing, exercise regularly, drink plenty of fluids, avoid eating within 1-2 hours of bed time, and avoid spicy and acidic foods.
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A nurse is counseling a 60 year old woman who recently found out that she has chronic hepatitis C. She is not sure how she became infected, though she does state that she had a blood transfusion in 1989 due to postpartum hemorrhage. She is concerned about the stigma of the disease and wonders how common it is in the United States. The nurse informs her of which of the following?
A nurse is counseling a 60 year old woman who recently found out that she has chronic hepatitis C. She is not sure how she became infected, though she does state that she had a blood transfusion in 1989 due to postpartum hemorrhage. She is concerned about the stigma of the disease and wonders how common it is in the United States. The nurse informs her of which of the following?
Tap to reveal answer
Hepatitis C is the most common chronic blood-borne infection in the US. Approximately 3.9 million Americans have antibodies against the virus. Of those, approximately 70% (2.7 million) have chronic hepatitis C infections.
Hepatitis C is the most common chronic blood-borne infection in the US. Approximately 3.9 million Americans have antibodies against the virus. Of those, approximately 70% (2.7 million) have chronic hepatitis C infections.
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A client with Crohn's disease is asking the nurse how to accomplish a low-residue, low-fiber diet. The nurse will tell the client to avoid:
A client with Crohn's disease is asking the nurse how to accomplish a low-residue, low-fiber diet. The nurse will tell the client to avoid:
Tap to reveal answer
Crohn's disease is an indicator for a low-residue, low-fiber diet. The diet should include foods that are unlikely to obstruct the intestinal tract if narrowed by inflammation or scarring, or if gastrointestinal motility is slowed.
Crohn's disease is an indicator for a low-residue, low-fiber diet. The diet should include foods that are unlikely to obstruct the intestinal tract if narrowed by inflammation or scarring, or if gastrointestinal motility is slowed.
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The home health nurse visits the home of a patient who has just been discharged from the hospital after a small bowel resection. Which of the following patient statements concerns the nurse?
The home health nurse visits the home of a patient who has just been discharged from the hospital after a small bowel resection. Which of the following patient statements concerns the nurse?
Tap to reveal answer
Patients recovering from lower bowel surgery, such as small bowel resection, must adhere to a low-residue diet to minimize intestinal activity. A low-residue diet includes white breads, cereals, and pastas, well-cooked vegetables without skins, fresh fruits without peels or seeds, tender and well-cooked meats, limited dairy, meat broths and strained soups, and clear juices. The patient must avoid high-residue foods, including whole-grain breads such as corn bread, strong cheeses and yogurt, raw vegetables, dried fruits or legumes, juices with pulp, coffee or other caffeinated beverages, popcorn, nuts, and seeds.
Patients recovering from lower bowel surgery, such as small bowel resection, must adhere to a low-residue diet to minimize intestinal activity. A low-residue diet includes white breads, cereals, and pastas, well-cooked vegetables without skins, fresh fruits without peels or seeds, tender and well-cooked meats, limited dairy, meat broths and strained soups, and clear juices. The patient must avoid high-residue foods, including whole-grain breads such as corn bread, strong cheeses and yogurt, raw vegetables, dried fruits or legumes, juices with pulp, coffee or other caffeinated beverages, popcorn, nuts, and seeds.
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Which of these is a proper lifestyle change to fight gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Which of these is a proper lifestyle change to fight gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Tap to reveal answer
Soda intake exacerbates symptoms of GERD. Along with this, individuals should wear loose clothing, exercise regularly, drink plenty of fluids, avoid eating within 1-2 hours of bed time, and avoid spicy and acidic foods.
Soda intake exacerbates symptoms of GERD. Along with this, individuals should wear loose clothing, exercise regularly, drink plenty of fluids, avoid eating within 1-2 hours of bed time, and avoid spicy and acidic foods.
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A nurse is counseling a 60 year old woman who recently found out that she has chronic hepatitis C. She is not sure how she became infected, though she does state that she had a blood transfusion in 1989 due to postpartum hemorrhage. She is concerned about the stigma of the disease and wonders how common it is in the United States. The nurse informs her of which of the following?
A nurse is counseling a 60 year old woman who recently found out that she has chronic hepatitis C. She is not sure how she became infected, though she does state that she had a blood transfusion in 1989 due to postpartum hemorrhage. She is concerned about the stigma of the disease and wonders how common it is in the United States. The nurse informs her of which of the following?
Tap to reveal answer
Hepatitis C is the most common chronic blood-borne infection in the US. Approximately 3.9 million Americans have antibodies against the virus. Of those, approximately 70% (2.7 million) have chronic hepatitis C infections.
Hepatitis C is the most common chronic blood-borne infection in the US. Approximately 3.9 million Americans have antibodies against the virus. Of those, approximately 70% (2.7 million) have chronic hepatitis C infections.
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A client with Crohn's disease is asking the nurse how to accomplish a low-residue, low-fiber diet. The nurse will tell the client to avoid:
A client with Crohn's disease is asking the nurse how to accomplish a low-residue, low-fiber diet. The nurse will tell the client to avoid:
Tap to reveal answer
Crohn's disease is an indicator for a low-residue, low-fiber diet. The diet should include foods that are unlikely to obstruct the intestinal tract if narrowed by inflammation or scarring, or if gastrointestinal motility is slowed.
Crohn's disease is an indicator for a low-residue, low-fiber diet. The diet should include foods that are unlikely to obstruct the intestinal tract if narrowed by inflammation or scarring, or if gastrointestinal motility is slowed.
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The home health nurse visits the home of a patient who has just been discharged from the hospital after a small bowel resection. Which of the following patient statements concerns the nurse?
The home health nurse visits the home of a patient who has just been discharged from the hospital after a small bowel resection. Which of the following patient statements concerns the nurse?
Tap to reveal answer
Patients recovering from lower bowel surgery, such as small bowel resection, must adhere to a low-residue diet to minimize intestinal activity. A low-residue diet includes white breads, cereals, and pastas, well-cooked vegetables without skins, fresh fruits without peels or seeds, tender and well-cooked meats, limited dairy, meat broths and strained soups, and clear juices. The patient must avoid high-residue foods, including whole-grain breads such as corn bread, strong cheeses and yogurt, raw vegetables, dried fruits or legumes, juices with pulp, coffee or other caffeinated beverages, popcorn, nuts, and seeds.
Patients recovering from lower bowel surgery, such as small bowel resection, must adhere to a low-residue diet to minimize intestinal activity. A low-residue diet includes white breads, cereals, and pastas, well-cooked vegetables without skins, fresh fruits without peels or seeds, tender and well-cooked meats, limited dairy, meat broths and strained soups, and clear juices. The patient must avoid high-residue foods, including whole-grain breads such as corn bread, strong cheeses and yogurt, raw vegetables, dried fruits or legumes, juices with pulp, coffee or other caffeinated beverages, popcorn, nuts, and seeds.
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Which of these is a proper lifestyle change to fight gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Which of these is a proper lifestyle change to fight gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Tap to reveal answer
Soda intake exacerbates symptoms of GERD. Along with this, individuals should wear loose clothing, exercise regularly, drink plenty of fluids, avoid eating within 1-2 hours of bed time, and avoid spicy and acidic foods.
Soda intake exacerbates symptoms of GERD. Along with this, individuals should wear loose clothing, exercise regularly, drink plenty of fluids, avoid eating within 1-2 hours of bed time, and avoid spicy and acidic foods.
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A nurse is counseling a 60 year old woman who recently found out that she has chronic hepatitis C. She is not sure how she became infected, though she does state that she had a blood transfusion in 1989 due to postpartum hemorrhage. She is concerned about the stigma of the disease and wonders how common it is in the United States. The nurse informs her of which of the following?
A nurse is counseling a 60 year old woman who recently found out that she has chronic hepatitis C. She is not sure how she became infected, though she does state that she had a blood transfusion in 1989 due to postpartum hemorrhage. She is concerned about the stigma of the disease and wonders how common it is in the United States. The nurse informs her of which of the following?
Tap to reveal answer
Hepatitis C is the most common chronic blood-borne infection in the US. Approximately 3.9 million Americans have antibodies against the virus. Of those, approximately 70% (2.7 million) have chronic hepatitis C infections.
Hepatitis C is the most common chronic blood-borne infection in the US. Approximately 3.9 million Americans have antibodies against the virus. Of those, approximately 70% (2.7 million) have chronic hepatitis C infections.
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