Nursing Test Bank Practice
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A nurse is assessing a client's bowel sounds. At which of the following points in the assessment should the nurse auscultate the abdomen?
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The nurse is assessing a 30-year-old patient who presents to the emergency department with complaints of abdominal pain. Which of the following exam findings would be most concerning, requiring immediate attention?
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A nurse in the emergency room is prioritizing the care of four patients with gastrointestinal (GI) ailments. Which client condition should be seen first?
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The nurse is auscultating a client's abdomen and is unable to discern any bowel sounds. How should the nurse proceed with assessment?
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A nurse is completing a patient assessment for admission to the medical unit. Which of the following abdominal assessment findings requires further investigation by the nurse?
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The nurse is planning to conduct an abdominal assessment for a 78-year-old patient. Which of the following is NOT a lifespan consideration for older adults?
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The nurse is preparing to auscultate the patient's abdomen. Which of the following is the appropriate rationale for beginning in the right lower quadrant (RLQ)?
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The nurse is palpating the left upper quadrant (LUQ). Which of the following organs is located in this quadrant?
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A 68-year-old male presents to the clinic with complaints of urinary hesitancy, nocturia, and a weak urinary stream. The nurse understands that these symptoms are most likely associated with which condition?
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The nurse is assessing the bowel movement of a 46-year-old patient admitted to the
unit for gastrointestinal bleeding. The stool appears black and tarry.
The nurse documents this finding as
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