The nurse is caring for a patient who has jaundice due to a gallstone. The patient asks, “What is causing my jaundice?” The nurse would recognize that which of the following is the most likely cause?

While receiving report from the previous shift, the nurse is informed that a nasogastric tube was placed in a patient who has a bowel obstruction. The nurse recognizes that the tube has most likely been inserted for which of the following reasons?

The nurse has instructed a patient prescribed omeprazole (Prilosec) for peptic ulcer disease on use of the medication. What statements by the patient indicate understanding of the instructions? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is providing care to a patient anticipating radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. Which of these would the nurse include in pretherapy education? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a patient who reports feeling constipated, yet passes frequent small liquid stools. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has esophageal varices. Which of the following symptoms should alert the nurse to possible bleeding?

The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient with chronic liver failure. Which of the following instructions should be given to help prevent injury?

The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who has dumping syndrome. Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching of what this condition is?

The nurse is caring for a patient on who has a vented nasogastric tube ordered “to suction” after a gastrectomy. What type of suction should the nurse use to decrease the development of complications?

Permanent, active immunity is available by vaccine against which type(s) of hepatitis?