At his first post operative check up appointment after a gastrojejunostomy (Billroth II), a patient reports that dizziness, weakness, and palpitations occur about 20 minutes after each meal. The nurse will teach the patient to? Select all that apply

The nurse is administering IV fluid boluses and nasogastric irrigation to a patient with acute gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. Which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider?

The nurse admitting a patient with acute diverticulitis explains that the initial plan of care is to:

The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has undergone colon resection surgery with a colostomy. Which statements by the client indicate that the instruction was understood? (Select all that apply.)

A patient has been diagnosed with Hepatitis A 2 days ago. Which symptoms will the nurse expect to observe during the preicteric phase? Select all that apply

Which of the following will the nurse include in the teaching plan for a patient who is scheduled for a liver biopsy?  Select all that apply

Which of the following individuals is considered to have an increased risk for hepatitis A? Select all that apply

Which nursing action will be included in the plan of care for a female patient with bowel irregularity and new diagnosis of IBS?

After change-of-shift report, which patient will the nurse assess first?

A patient admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) has a serum glucose level of 732 mg/dL and serum potassium level of 6.2 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse take first?

An 82-year-old patient in a long-term care facility has several medications prescribed. After the patient is newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism, the nurse will need to consult with the health care provider before administering?

A patient is being admitted with the diagnosis of Cushing syndrome. Which assessment findings should the nurse correlate with the condition?

A patient who had radical neck surgery to remove a malignant thyroid tumor developed hypoparathyroidism. Which Instruction should the nurse plan to teach the patient about:

While assessing a patient with Graves' disease, the nurse notes that the patient's temperature has risen 1° F (1° C). What does the nurse do first?

Which finding will the nurse determine that treatment has been effective for a patient with SIADH? Select all that apply

A 26-year-old female with type 1 diabetes develops a sore throat and runny nose after caring for her sick toddler. The patient calls the clinic for advice about her symptoms and a blood glucose level of 210 mg/dL despite taking her usual glargine (Lantus) and lispro (Humalog) insulin. The nurse advises the patient to

Which information obtained by the nurse in the endocrine clinic about a patient who has been taking prednisone 40 mg daily for 3 weeks is most important to report to the health care provider?

A patient who is newly diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism is admitted to the hospital. Which of collaborative management would the nurse expect to include in the plan of care? Select all that apply

Which information will the nurse teach a patient who has been newly diagnosed with graves’ disease on methimazole? Select all that apply

The patient with hyperthyroidism is undergoing ablation therapy with radioactive iodine. The precaution the nurse will employ is to: Select all that apply

To verify the correct placement of an endotracheal tube (ET) after insertion, the best initial action by the nurse is to?

A patient who is experiencing an asthma attack develops restlessness and a decrease in wheezing while on albuterol nebulizer treatment. Which action should the nurse take first?

The nurse monitors a patient in the emergency department after chest tube placement for a hemopneumothorax. The nurse is most concerned if which assessment finding is observed?

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements. Which intervention would be most appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?