A Client Is Admitted from the Emergency Department with a Diagnosis

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client is admitted from the emergency department with a diagnosis of gut failure. Which symptoms does a nurse suspect from this diagnosis? Select all that apply.

• A)Diarrhea
• B)Malabsorption
• C)Poor response to oral feedings
• D)Abdominal pain
• E)Poor appetite

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Definitions:

Unconscious

A part of the mind that houses thoughts, memories, and desires not within conscious awareness, a concept central to psychoanalytic theories.

Neurotic

Refers to an individual experiencing emotional distress but not losing touch with reality, often resulting from underlying stress or anxiety.

Conscious

Being cognizant and reflective of one's own life, perceptions, thoughts, the environment, and life events.

Rational Way

Approaching situations and problem-solving based on logical reasoning, facts, and systematic thought processes.