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

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?

A client with hepatitis has contracted the infection from contaminated food. Which type of hepatitis is this client most likely experiencing?

The nurse is gathering information from a patient with abdominal pain. Which description of pain is consistent with diverticulitis?

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?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 12 hr postoperative following a colectomy with colostomy placement. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

A nurse is providing care for a young adult patient who has ulcerative colitis and is scheduled for an ileostomy surgery.
After a discussion with the healthcare provider, the patient expresses concern, “How will I ever be able to have a normal life after this?”

How should the nurse respond?

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.

The nurse is observing a patient for the early signs and symptoms of dumping syndrome. Which symptom indicates this occurrence?

The nurse is monitoring a patient recovering from an emergency appendectomy.
Which finding is most concerning?

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