A nurse is caring for a client in the primary care office who states, "I think I have been experiencing symptoms of reflux." Which of the following manifestations should the nurse anticipate for a client who has GERD?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has long-term symptoms of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the educational materials?

A nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for multiple sclerosis. Which of the following tests should the nurse anticipate the provider will order to assist with diagnosis?

A 45-year-old patient presents with epigastric pain, nausea, and bloating. The physician suspects gastritis. Which diagnostic test would be most appropriate to confirm the presence of Helicobacter pylori infection as a cause of gastritis?

A 65-year-old patient with a history of osteoarthritis reports increased pain and stiffness in the knees, particularly in the morning and after prolonged inactivity. Which intervention is most appropriate to recommend to this patient to help alleviate these symptoms?

A nurse is preparing to administer an enteral feeding to a patient with a gastrostomy tube. Before starting the feeding, which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure patient safety?

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is receiving oxygen therapy at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. After assessing the patient, the nurse notes increased drowsiness and a decreased respiratory rate. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

A patient has been admitted with dehydration and is prescribed IV fluids and medications. Over a 12-hour shift, the following intake and output data are recorded:

Intake:

1,000 mL of lactated Ringer's administered via IV over 8 hours. 250 mL of an antibiotic infusion.

The patient drank 3 cups of water (1 cup = 240 mL).

Output:

Urine output was 1,200 mL. The patient vomited 300 mL.

Wound drainage amounted to 150 mL.

Calculate the net fluid balance

A nurse is educating a patient diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome about non-surgical management options. Which of the following interventions are appropriate to include in the patient's care plan?
(Select All that Apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who continues to have issues with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Which of the following statements provides the best preventative health care education for this client?

A nurse is assessing a patient diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. Which findings would support this diagnosis?
(Select All that Apply.)