During assessment of the oral cavity, the nurse notes the presence of swollen gums. The nurse teaches the client about proper oral hygiene in order to assist the client in meeting which outcome?
1. Reduce risk factors for periodontal disease.
2. Maintain balanced nutritional intake.
3. Maintain healthy oral mucous membranes.
4. Experience a decrease in dental caries.
Question 2A client with morbid obesity asks about the medication orlistat (Xenical) to help with weight loss. What should the nurse explain about this medication? (Select all that apply.)
1. Lowers blood glucose
2. Lowers cholesterol levels
3. Reduces the absorption of fat
4. Serves as an appetite suppressant
5. Highly effective to promote weight loss
Question 3The nurse is placing a NG tube in an older client with malnutrition. During placement, the client begins to cough. What should the nurse do?
1. Pause and then continue inserting the tube.
2. Ask the client to swallow during insertion.
3. Withdraw the tube.
4. Check for placement of the tube.
Question 4The nurse is caring for a client hospitalized for bulimia. The priority for the nurse is to:
1. force food on the client.
2. monitor the client for 1 hour after meals.
3. provide good skin care.
4. provide distraction during meals.
Question 5A client with gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is receiving gastric lavage. For what should the nurse monitor this client?
1. Bloody stools
2. Increased urine output
3. Jaundice
4. Bright red blood in the gastric return
Question 6A client with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) who smokes 1 ppd is being discharged home. What teaching about the client's smoking behavior should the nurse provide?
1. Smoking increases the production of stomach acid.
2. Smoking decreases intrinsic factor.
3. Smoking retards the healing process.
4. Smoking impedes the absorption of food.
Question 7A client with stomach cancer is beginning oral feedings after having a gastrectomy. The nurse should monitor the client for:
1. bradycardia.
2. pallor.
3. appetite.
4. orthostatic hypotension.
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