A client was admitted to the emergency room with severe abdominal pain, anorexia, chills, skin ...

A client was admitted to the emergency room with severe abdominal pain, anorexia, chills, skin pallor, a weak and thready pulse of 118, a blood pressure of 70/40, rebound tenderness, and abdominal rigidity. For what should the nurse prepare this client?
 
  1. Treatment for shock
  2. Exploratory laparoscopy
  3. Administration of antibiotics
  4. Diagnostic testing with barium and endoscopy

Question 2

An older client complains about experiencing constipation. What should the nurse suggest that this client consume?
 
  1. Meat
  2. Eggs
  3. Milk
  4. Carrots

Question 3

The nurse is caring for an older client with diarrhea. Which would be a priority nursing diagnosis for this client?
 
  1. Potential for Impaired Skin Integrity related to diarrhea.
  2. Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume related to diarrhea.
  3. Risk for Fluid Volume Excess related to diarrhea.
  4. Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition less than Body Requirements related to diarrhea.

Question 4

The physician has suggested that the client try Pepto-Bismol to relieve the diarrhea. What information should the nurse provide about this medication?
 
  1. Do not take the Pepto-Bismol for longer than 48 hours.
  2. The Pepto-Bismol will turn your stools yellow.
  3. Take the Pepto-Bismol before meals and at bedtime.
  4. Take the Pepto-Bismol once per day.