A nurse is transferring a patient to the surgical unit postoperatively.
During the handoff report, the nurse states that “Dr. Jones performed a bowel resection.”. Which section of the SBAR Communication tool does this statement address?

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a patient who has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a risk factor?

A nurse is preparing a care plan for a patient who is about to receive a transfusion of packed red blood cells. What should be the maximum duration for the total infusion time?

After thyroid surgery, the nurse suspects damage to the parathyroid glands when the patient develops which of the following?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has recently been diagnosed with liver disease.
Which laboratory values should the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider will order to confirm this diagnosis?

A nurse is educating a patient who has a history of ulcerative colitis and has recently been diagnosed with anemia.
Which of the following symptoms of colitis should the nurse identify as a contributing factor to the development of anemia?

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing chills and back pain during a blood transfusion. What should be the nurse’s priority action?

A nurse is providing discharge education to a patient who recently experienced an acute gout attack. Which patient statement indicates they have understood the treatment plan?

The nurse is assessing a patient with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The nurse recalls which non-gastrointestinal symptom is associated with the diagnosis.

A nurse is teaching a patient with hepatitis B about self-management. Which instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has cirrhosis of the liver and is having difficulty eliminating alcohol consumption because many of their friends drink alcohol socially.
Which of the following steps should the nurse include to motivate the patient to change?