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?

The nurse suspects appendicitis in a patient complaining of abdominal pain. Which of the following assessments would cause the nurse to notify the physician?

A 6-years-old child is a close contact of a confirmed meningococcal meningitis case at school. The recommended prophylaxis includes: (1)

A 7-years-old child has a circular, itchy, scaly lesion on the arm, and is diagnosed with a ringworm infection. The most appropriate treatment includes: (1)