Which finding indicates a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) placed 3 months ago has been effective?
A patient has just returned from a needle biopsy of the live…
A patient has just returned from a needle biopsy of the liver. Which position is recommended immediately after the procedure?
Which nursing diagnosis is the patient with a bowel obstruct…
Which nursing diagnosis is the patient with a bowel obstruction at risk for developing?
An IV of 0.9NS,1 liter is infusing continuously at a rate of…
An IV of 0.9NS,1 liter is infusing continuously at a rate of 50mL/hour. If the nurse put a new bag up at 9 AM, what time will the next bag need to be hung?
When assessing abdominal pain in a patient with known acute…
When assessing abdominal pain in a patient with known acute pancreatitis, which are expected findings? (Select all that apply).
College students are participating in a study abroad program…
College students are participating in a study abroad program. What topic should the nurse include in her teaching to assist them to prevent contracting hepatitis B?
A patient comes to the emergency room with a severe asthma a…
A patient comes to the emergency room with a severe asthma attack. Which of the following nursing actions are a priority for the nurse as she admits this patient to the ER? Select all that apply.
The nurse is caring for a patient with cirrhosis. Which asse…
The nurse is caring for a patient with cirrhosis. Which assessment finding is most concerning to the nurse?
When caring for a patient with viral hepatitis, the nurse sh…
When caring for a patient with viral hepatitis, the nurse should monitor laboratory reports for which of the following findings? Select all that apply
Which instructions should the nurse give the patient who has…
Which instructions should the nurse give the patient who has diverticulosis? (Select all that apply).