A client with nutritional deficits is about to undergo a serum albumin test. The nurse should instruct the client to:
1. refrain from food for 4 hours prior to the test.
2. abstain from fluids containing caffeine.
3. eat a diet high in protein.
4. do nothing special for the test.
Question 2The client who experiences pain when eating fats is to undergo a fecal fat test. The nurse should instruct the client to:
1. Eat a high-fat diet for 3 days prior to the test.
2. Drink a liquid diet for 2 days prior to the test.
3. Withhold food and fluids for 12 hours prior to the test.
4. Drink barium before arriving for the test.
Question 3A client scheduled to have a urea breath test asks the nurse what the purpose of the test is. What should the nurse explain?
1. It detects the presence of bacteria that contribute to formation of peptic ulcer disease.
2. It identifies the pressure of the esophageal sphincter.
3. It is done to determine the amount of hydrochloric acid secreted by your stomach.
4. It measures the acidity of your esophagus and gastric fluids.
Question 4A client is experiencing manifestations of stomatitis. What should the nurse include when assessing this client?
1. The upper left quadrant of the abdomen
2. The mouth with a penlight
3. The teeth
4. Swelling in the neck
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