The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with a possible bowel obstruction. Which patient symptom should cause the nurse the most concern?

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?

At 0330, a nurse is caring for a postoperative client.
The client’s IV fluids are infusing at 120 mL/hr. How many mL of IV fluid should infuse by 0600? .
 

The nurse is collecting data for a client with abdominal pain. Which pain description is consistent with diverticulitis?

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 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?

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?

The nurse is caring for a patient after a Bilroth II (gastrojejunostomy) procedure. During review of the postoperative prescriptions, which would the nurse clarify?

The nurse is caring for a patient with an umbilical hernia.
Which symptom should prompt the nurse to alert the healthcare provider?

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

The nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal examination. Which step would be taken first?