The nurse is caring for a patient who is being treated for extensive burns. The nurse notes the presence of coffee-ground material in the Salem sump catheter. The nurse correctly recognizes which factor as the likely cause?

A patient admitted with a peptic ulcer disease has a NG tube in place. When the patient develops sudden severe upper abd pain, diaphoresis, and a firm abdomen which actions should the nurse take first?

Which information about peptic ulcer disease should the nurse include when teaching a nursing student? Select all that apply

Which of the following will the nurse include in the teaching plan for risk factors of colorectal cancer? Select all that apply

A patient who had gastric bypass surgery 5 weeks ago calls the office to report feelings of nausea, sweating, and diarrhea shortly after eating meals. What response by the nurse is most appropriate? Select all that apply

Conservative treatment of diverticulosis includes which management? Select all that apply

The nurse explains which advantage benefits patients with a Kock Pouch ileostomy?

The nurse is speaking with a patient who has concerns about the development of cholelithiasis. The nurse correctly includes which risk factors for the condition? Select all that apply

The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. When providing education concerning dietary recommendations, which statement indicates that the nurse’s teaching has been successful? Select all that apply

The nurse is planning care for a patient with an acute exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Which action(s) is/are most important for the nurse to include in the care plan? Select all that apply

The nurse is caring for a patient 1-day postoperative after a transverse colostomy. When assessing the stoma, which finding requires the nurses immediate action?

The nurse is discussing the impact of cirrhosis on the liver function with the family of a dying patient. The nurse explains that when the damage caused by cirrhosis blocks the blood flow through the liver, it can lead to which complications? Select all that apply

The nurse is caring for a patient with a 4 day old ileostomy. The patient complains of cramping, the nurse notes only a drop in the effluent for the ileostomy, and the bowel sounds are rapid with a “tinkling” sound. What action should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a patient who is 4 hour post op after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The patient reports abdominal fullness and mild discomfort. After verifying that the patient’s vital signs are stable, what action is most important for the nurse to take next?

The nurse is planning skin care for the patient with ascites. Which actions should the nurse include? Select all that apply

The nurse is caring for a patient who underwent a cholecystectomy 3 days ago. Which assessment finding best indicated to the nurse that the bile flow is no longer obstructed from entering the bowel?

A patient with advanced cirrhosis develops esophageal varices. The nurse anticipates that this complication will be addressed by which type of medication(s)? Select all that apply

A 20 year old college student who has not been immunized against hepatitis B virus (HBV) comes to the clinic and reports that he has been exposed to Hepatitis B. The nurse anticipates that the healthcare provider will likely recommend what treatment?

The nurse is caring for a patient with cirrhosis. Which assessment finding warrants the nurses immediate attention?

The nurse caring for a patient recently admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which action(s) should the nurse include in the daily assessments? Select all that apply

The nurse is caring for a patient with esophageal varices with a new order for vasopressin (Pitressin). The nurse reviews the patient history and notes that the patients comorbidities include coronary artery disease (CAD), type 2 diabetes, gastroesophageal reflux GERD, and fibromyalgia. The nurse should immediately notify the physician about which component of the patient’s history?

Which finding indicates to the nurse that a patient's transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) placed 3 months ago has been effective?

The nurse is planning the post-operative instructions for the patient who will undergo a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. Which information is most important for the nurse to include? Select all that apply

The patient with hyperthyroidism is undergoing ablation therapy with radioactive iodine. Which precaution is most important for the nurse to employ? Select all that apply

The nurse is planning care for a patient with diabetes insipidus (DI) Which interventions are important for the nurse to include? Select all that apply