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 providing care for a client who has recently been diagnosed with Clostridium difficile and is under contact precautions.
What action should the nurse take?

A nurse is collecting data from a patient who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and reports experiencing heartburn every night.
Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as a contributing factor to the patient’s heartburn?

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 providing discharge instructions to a client who has undergone a gastrectomy. Which strategy should the nurse include in the teaching to help prevent dumping syndrome?

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?

A patient has undergone subtotal gastrectomy and is being prepared for discharge. Which reasons should the nurse consider for the care?

A nurse is caring for a postoperative patient.
When helping to manage the patient’s pain, which of the following principles should the nurse apply? (Select all that apply)

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?

A nurse is assisting in the care of a patient who has cirrhosis of the liver with ascites.
What action should the nurse take?