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A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a bowel surgery and has an NG tube connected to low intermittent suction. Which of the following assessment findings should indicate to the nurse that the NG tube might not be functioning properly?

Wall suction set to 60 mm Hg

Drainage fluid is greenish-yellow

Aspirate pH of 3

Abdominal rigidity

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. The wall suction setting does not directly indicate the functioning of the NG tube.

B. Greenish-yellow drainage fluid may indicate the presence of bile in the stomach, suggesting

that the NG tube is not adequately draining gastric contents, which could indicate a malfunction.

C. An aspirate pH of 3 indicates gastric acidity, which is expected in the stomach and does not necessarily indicate a problem with NG tube function.

D. Abdominal rigidity may suggest intra-abdominal pathology but does not specifically indicate NG tube dysfunction.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Allergies to eggs are not typically a contraindication for a thyroid scan.

B. Latex allergies are not typically a contraindication for a thyroid scan unless latex-containing materials are involved in the procedure, such as gloves or adhesive bandages.

C. Allergies to peanuts are not typically a contraindication for a thyroid scan.

D. Iodine is the main component of the radioactive tracer used in a thyroid scan. If the client has a known allergy to iodine, it would be unsafe for them to undergo the scan.

A. Contractions are strong to palpation. B. Cervix is dilating at 1 cm every 4 hr. C. Consistent contractions last 80 seconds. D. Contractions occur every 90 seconds.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Strong contractions are expected with oxytocin augmentation and do not require a decrease in the infusion rate.
B. A cervical dilation rate of 1 cm every 4 hours is slow but does not indicate the need to decrease oxytocin.
C. Contractions lasting 80 seconds are prolonged but do not necessarily indicate hyperstimulation.
D. Contractions occurring every 90 seconds suggest uterine tachysystole, which can compromise fetal oxygenation and requires a decrease in the oxytocin infusion rate.

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A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a bowel surgery and has an NG tube connected to low intermittent suction. Which of the following assessment findings should indicate to the nurse that the NG tube might not be functioning properly?

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