GBD Flashcards
the nurse caring for a client with uncomplicated cholelithiasis anticipates that the client’s lab test results will show an elevation in
alkaline phosphatase
a client was admitted to the hospital a day after cholelithiasis. which of the following new findings would indicate to the nurse that the common bile duct is obstructed by a stone?
jaundice
in caring for a client 4 days after cholecystectomy, the nurse notices that the drainage from the T-tube is 600ml in 2hrs. which is the appropriate action by the nurse
assess drainage characteristics and notify the physician
the post-cholecystectomy client asks the nurse when the T-tube will be removed. the appropriate response from the nurse is
when your stool turns brown
***when stools turn a normal brown, the tube is clamped for 1-2 hrs before and after meal in prep for removal. if the client tolerates the clamping, then the tube is removed.
the client with cholelithiasis is scheduled for a cholangiogram and the nurse instructs the client about the test. the nurse determines that the client understands the purpose of the test when the client states
gallbladder and ducts will be checked
a client with severe jaundice due to obstruction of the bile duct with stones is admitted to the hospital. the nurse encourages the client to ambulate in the halls to maintain muscle stregnth, but the client remains in the room. the nurse determines that the client’s reluctance to leave the room is likely due to
embarrassment of the jaundice
a client is to undergo a cholecystography. the nurse instructs the client that the night before the test, the client should plan a meal that is
fat free
a client scheduled for a cholecystectomy is participating in a preop class. the nurse providing teaching would include which of the following as high-priority teaching for this client
turn, cough, and deep breath
early ambulation
