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sabina

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During the eating habits portion of an assessment of a client's gastrointestinal system, the nurse should assess which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Fluid intake
  2. Urine output
  3. Blood pressure
  4. Bowel habits
  5. Food intolerance
  6. Appetite

Question 2

While palpating the abdominal organs during a physical assessment of a client, which of the following organs will the nurse most likely not be able to assess? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Liver
  2. Gallbladder
  3. Pancreas
  4. Kidney
  5. Spleen
  6. Colon



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Answer to Question 1

4, 5, 6
When assessing a client's eating habits, the nurse should assess the client's appetite, food intolerances, and bowel habits. Fluid intake, urine output, and blood pressure are not a part of this assessment.

Answer to Question 2

3, 5
The pancreas is not palpable, and the spleen is not normally palpable during an assessment. The other organs can be palpated during the physical assessment of the abdomen.




sabina

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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