A patient, admitted with a head injury, has an order for DSNS at 125 ml/hour. The IV tubing has a calibration of 15gtt/mL.

What is the correct rate of flow for this patient in gtt/min?

A client who is scheduled for a barium swallow asks the nurse why a laxative is necessary following the procedure. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is performing an abdominal assessment of an older adult patient. When collecting and analyzing data, the nurse should be cognizant of what age-related change in gastrointestinal structure and function?

A patient with a diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease has just been prescribed omeprazole (Prilosec). How should the nurse best describe this medication's therapeutic action?

A nurse is teaching a client who has a history of ulcerative colitis and a new diagnosis of anemia. Which of the following manifestations of colitis should the nurse identify as a
contributing factor to the development of the anemia?

A nurse is caring for a client who has acute pancreatitis.

Complete the following sentence.

When prioritizing client needs, the nurse should first address the

A nurse is interviewing a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following factors should the nurse anticipate finding in the client's history?

A patient who experienced an upper GI bleed due to gastritis has had the bleeding controlled and the patient's condition is stable. For the next several hours, the nurse caring for this patient should assess for what signs and symptoms of recurrence?

A nurse is providing care for a patient who is postoperative day 2 following gastric surgery.
The nurse's assessment should be planned in light of the possibility of what potential complications? Select all that apply.

The nurse's comprehensive assessment of a patient includes inspection for signs of oral cancer. What assessment finding is most characteristic of oral cancer in its early stages?

A nurse is assessing a patient who has just been admitted to the postsurgical unit following surgical resection for the treatment of oropharyngeal cancer. What assessment should the nurse prioritize?