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 collecting data from a patient who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and reports experiencing heartburn every night.
Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as a contributing factor to the patient’s heartburn?

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)

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?

The nurse is providing care for a patient who had surgical repair of a paraesophageal (rolling) hernia. The nurse observes that the patient is having difficulty swallowing during the first postoperative meal.What action should the nurse take?

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

A nurse is assisting in the care of a patient who has cirrhosis of the liver with ascites.
What action should the nurse take?

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

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

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