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Q:1-Which of the following foods might a client with a hypercholesterolemia need to decrease his or her intake of?
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broiled catfish
hamburgers
wheat bread
fresh apples

Q:2-Which of the following lab values is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease?
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high HDL cholesterol
low HDL cholesterol
low total cholesterol
low triglycerides

Q:3-Which of the following organs of the digestive system has a primary function of absorption?
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stomach
pancreas
small intestine
gallbladder

Q:4-For a client with suspected appendicitis, the nurse should expect to find abdominal tenderness in which quadrant?
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upper right
upper left
lower right
lower left

Q:5-A 20-year-old obese female client is preparing to have gastric bypass surgery for weight loss. She says to the nurse, "I need this surgery because nothing else I have done has helped me to lose weight." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
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"If you eat less, you can save some money."
"Exercise is a healthier way to lose weight."
"You should try the Atkins diet first."
"I respect your decision to choose surgery."
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Q:6-A client with an ileus is placed on intestinal tube suction. Which of the following electrolytes is lost with intestinal suction?
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calcium
magnesium
potassium
sodium chloride

Q:7-Following a classic cholecystectomy resection for multiple stones, the PACU nurse observes a serosanguious drainage on the dressing. The most appropriate intervention is to:
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notify the physician of the drainage.
change the dressing.
reinforce the dressing.
apply an abdominal binder.

Q:8-A client who is immobilized secondary to traction is complaining of constipation. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to be ordered?
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Advil
Anasaid
Clinocil
Colace

Q:9-A client is complaining of difficulty walking secondary to a mass in the foot. The nurse should document this finding as:
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plantar fasciitis.
hallux valgus.
hammertoe.
Morton's neuroma.

Q:10-A client turns her ankle. She is diagnosed as having a Pulled Ligament. This should be documented as a:
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sprain.
strain.
subluxation.
distoration.

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