A nurse is educating a patient diagnosed with cholelithiasis about the upcoming oral cholangiogram.
Which statement by the patient indicates that the education was effective?

Choice A rationale

Frothy pink drainage is not typically associated with an upper gastrointestinal bleed. This type of drainage might be seen in other conditions, such as pulmonary edema where the fluid from the lungs can sometimes appear frothy and pink.

Choice B rationale

Coffee-ground drainage is a common finding in patients with an active upper gastrointestinal bleed. When blood mixes with gastric acid, it can create a substance that resembles coffee grounds. This is often seen when a nasogastric (NG) tube is inserted into the patient.

Choice C rationale

Dark amber drainage is not typically associated with an upper gastrointestinal bleed. This type of drainage might be seen in other conditions, such as liver disease where the urine can sometimes appear dark amber.

Choice D rationale

Greenish-yellow drainage is not typically associated with an upper gastrointestinal bleed. This type of drainage might be seen in other conditions, such as bile duct obstruction where the bile can sometimes appear greenish-yellow.

Choice D rationale

Moving the client to a room closer to the nurses’ station is an appropriate action to address the safety needs of an older adult client who is becoming increasingly restless and intermittently confused. This allows for closer observation and quicker intervention if needed.