Following a CT and biopsy, a female patient has received a diagnosis of mesenteric cancer. What is the physiologic function of a mesentery?
A) Surrounding and protecting many of the organs in the gastrointestinal tract
B) Secreting exocrine digestive enzymes into the peritoneal space
C) Producing the rhythmic muscular contractions of peristalsis
D) Resorbing excess bile between meals and while an individual is fasting
Question 2A 40-year-old woman has been receiving increasing amounts of care at home from her mother since she was diagnosed with HIV and became symptomatic.
During a home visit from a community health nurse, the patient's mother tells the nurse that caregiving is an onerous responsibility, stating, I'm completely at the end of my rope. What action should the nurse prioritize in response to the mother's statement?
A) Have the patient admitted to hospital for a respite period.
B) Validate the important contributions the mother is making to her daughter's well-being.
C) Arrange for the transfer of the patient to a hospice setting.
D) Identify community supports that can mobilized to provide for the patient's needs.
Question 3A nurse is explaining to a patient about an ultrasound of the gallbladder the patient is going to have the following morning. What will the nurse do in preparation for this diagnostic study?
A) Initiate NPO status after midnight.
B) Administer the contrast agent orally 10 to 12 hours before the study.
C) Administer the radioactive agent intravenously the evening before the study.
D) Encourage the intake of 64 ounces of water 8 hours before the study.
Question 4A 22-year-old college student is devastated to receive word that her recent testing for HIV has come back positive. The patient tearfully admits to the clinic nurse, This isn't supposed to happen to me.
I've got plans for my life, and this changes absolutely everything. What psychosocial nursing diagnosis should the nurse consider when interacting with this patient?
A) Altered growth and development related to diagnosis with HIV
B) Risk for loneliness related to HIV diagnosis
C) Disturbed body image related to diagnosis of HIV
D) Moral distress related to HIV diagnosis
Question 5A male patient's symptomatic HIV has progressed to AIDS, and the patient is now unable to independently perform most of his activities of daily living. To prevent skin breakdown, what action should the nurse take?
A) Massage the patient's dependent regions on a daily basis.
B) Cleanse the patient's perianal skin with a mild disinfectant.
C) Arrange for a pressure-reducing mattress.
D) Ensure that only water is used during washes and skin care.
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