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TVarnum

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The patient's cirrhosis of the liver has also caused a dilation of the veins of the lower esophagus secondary to portal hypertension, resulting in the development of the complication of:
 
  a. esophageal varices.
  b. diverticulosis.
  c. Crohn disease.
  d. esophageal reflux (GERD).

Question 2

What should a nurse do when obtaining a stool specimen to be examined for ova and parasites?
 
  a. Use an oil retention enema to facilitate collection
  b. Refrigerate the specimen immediately
  c. Obtain three different stool specimens on subsequent days
  d. Check the specimen for the presence of occult blood


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Esophageal varices (a complex of longitudinal, tortuous veins at the lower end of the esophagus) enlarge and become edematous as the result of portal hypertension.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Diagnosing a parasitic infection requires three different stool specimens on subsequent days. Use only normal saline or tap water enemas to prevent alteration of results.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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