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ap345 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is preparing to assess a patient's gastrointestinal system. What should the nurse say to gain the most information about this patient's elimination pattern?

1. Are you having any bowel problems?
2. Have you had any recent difficulties with your stools?
3. Tell me about your usual bowel habits.
4. Are your bowel movements normal?

Question 2

A patient is scheduled for a liver biopsy. What should the nurse include in this patient's preprocedure teaching?

1. Abstain from all food and fluids for at least 8 hours prior to the procedure.
2. Consume a low-fat diet 13 days prior to the procedure.
3. Complete blood tests prior to the procedure.
4. Restrict activity for 46 weeks after the procedure.

poopface · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Open-ended questions provide the greatest amount of information. Questions that allow the patient to respond with a yes or no can limit communication and data gathering.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
The patient will require prothrombin time and platelet count prior to the procedure. Food and fluids are withheld for 46 hours before the procedure. Dietary changes before the test are not indicated. Activity will be limited for 12 weeks.