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

The nurse is caring for a client who received a new diet prescription from the physician for nothing by mouth (NPO) except ice chips.
Which actions would the nurse take to alleviate the effects of dehydration? Select all that apply

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? .
 

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 planning care for a client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy.
The nurse should expect the client to receive which of the following types of anesthesia?

A nurse is contributing to the care plan for a patient who has acute pancreatitis.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?

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 45-year-old male client in the emergency department who reports severe abdominal pain.

Based on the information provided, which of the following provider’s prescriptions are anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client? Select one response per row.

A nurse is preparing a presentation for colleagues about various herbal remedies that patients might use.
Which herbal supplement might patients use to treat diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and ulcerative colitis?

When teaching patients about diagnostic procedures, the nurse should instruct them to fast and restrict fluids prior to which of these tests? (Select all that apply)

The nurse provides education for a patient about the treatment for acute gastritis. Which patient statement requires correction by the nurse?