A nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with end-stage liver cancer.
Which statement by the patient indicates that the patient is in the denial phase of the grief process?

A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 650 mg PO to a patient. The available amount is acetaminophen 325 mg/tablet.

How many tablets should the nurse administer?

A patient with a chronic hiatal hernia experiences the following. Which action should the nurse advise the patient to avoid?

The nurse is preparing to administer a soapsuds enema to a client. Which position should the client be in to administer the enema?

A nurse is educating a client with Crohn’s disease about dietary choices. Which food should the nurse recommend as part of the diet?

A nurse is collecting data from a patient who has an obstruction and inflammation of the common bile duct due to cholelithiasis.
Which finding is expected for this condition?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has a Clostridium difficile infection. Which cleansing agent should the nurse use for hand hygiene?

A nurse is examining the medical record of a patient who has a peptic ulcer.
Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as a risk for this condition?

A nurse is gathering data from a client who has peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following findings is a sign of gastrointestinal perforation?

A nurse in a provider’s office is reviewing the health histories of four clients.
For which of the following clients should the nurse anticipate scheduling a colonoscopy?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a condition.The nurse understands that the patient is at risk for vitamin deficiency. What is the condition?