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Weight loss and malnutrition: IBS does not typically cause weight loss or malnutrition. If a client experiences these symptoms, further evaluation is needed to rule out other conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or malignancy.

Severe rectal bleeding: IBS does not cause rectal bleeding. If present, conditions such as hemorrhoids, IBD, or colorectal cancer should be considered.

Fever and elevated white blood cell count: IBS does not cause systemic inflammation. Fever and leukocytosis are more indicative of infections or inflammatory disorders like ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.

Hang IV fluids of CSNS with 20 mEq of potassium chloride at 125 ml/hr: Fluid resuscitation is important, but potassium should not be administered until electrolyte levels are assessed. Also, potassium administration in a client with a bowel obstruction requires caution due to the risk of hyperkalemia if renal function is impaired.

Draw a basic metabolic panel: Checking electrolyte imbalances is important but should be done after stabilizing the client with NG tube insertion.

Ambulate in the hallway: Ambulation is contraindicated in acute bowel obstruction due to the risk of worsening symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and severe pain.

A client who works in a child care center: Hepatitis A is more commonly spread in child care settings due to fecal-oral transmission, not hepatitis C, which is bloodborne.

A client who has recently traveled to an underdeveloped country: Hepatitis A and E are more common in developing countries due to poor sanitation. Hepatitis C is primarily transmitted through blood.

A client who eats raw shellfish: Raw shellfish is associated with hepatitis A, not hepatitis C.

"This procedure will cure my liver disease.": Paracentesis does not cure cirrhosis; it only helps manage complications.

"This procedure will help lower my ammonia levels.": Ammonia levels are managed through lactulose therapy and dietary modifications, not paracentesis.

"This procedure will help reduce my risk of infection.": While paracentesis may be performed to obtain fluid for infection evaluation (spontaneous bacterial peritonitis), it does not inherently reduce infection risk.

Apply an ice pack over a bleeding wound: While ice can help constrict blood vessels and reduce minor bleeding, it is not the primary preventative measure for thrombocytopenia-related bleeding.

Use a floss pick instead of the floss string to clean between teeth: A floss pick may still cause gum trauma. It is recommended to use a soft flossing technique or avoid flossing if platelet counts are extremely low.

Wear sleeveless or short-sleeved shirts and shorts to better visualize any skin issues: While monitoring for petechiae or bruising is important, it does not actively prevent bleeding complications.

Blood-tinged: Pancreatic cancer does not typically cause rectal bleeding.

Brown: Normal stools are brown due to bilirubin metabolism.

Chalky: Chalky is not a typical term used for stool description in pancreatic cancer.

Upper left quadrant: The upper left quadrant is not a common location for diverticular disease pain.

Upper right quadrant: URQ pain is more associated with gallbladder disease.

Lower right quadrant: LRQ pain is more common in appendicitis.

Stoma oozing red drainage: Some drainage is expected postoperatively.

Rosebud-like stoma orifice: This is a normal appearance of a healthy stoma.

Shiny, moist stoma: This is a normal finding for a stoma.

Metoprolol: Beta-blockers reduce portal hypertension and prevent variceal bleeding.

Famotidine: H2 blockers reduce gastric acid and help prevent irritation of varices.

Balloon tamponade: Balloon tamponade is used in severe variceal bleeding.

Increased levels of CEA indicate that surgery to correct your diverticulitis was effective: CEA is not used to monitor diverticulitis. It is mainly associated with cancers, particularly colorectal cancer. An increase in CEA levels suggests possible cancer recurrence or progression, not resolution of diverticulitis.

Increased levels of CEA indicate a return of your pancreatitis: CEA is not a marker for pancreatitis. Pancreatitis is typically monitored using amylase, lipase, and imaging studies.

Decreased levels of CEA indicate that you have Ulcerative Colitis: Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that is not diagnosed or monitored using CEA. While chronic inflammation may increase cancer risk over time, CEA is not a direct indicator of UC.