Four hours after a bowel resection, a 74-yr-old male patient with a nasogastric tube to suction complains of nausea and abdominal distention. What is the first action the nurse should perform?

The nurse will ask a patient being admitted with acute pancreatitis specifically about a history of which of the following? Select all that apply.

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 liver. Which position is recommended immediately after the procedure?

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 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 pancreatitis, which are expected findings?  (Select all that apply).

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 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 assessment finding is most concerning to the nurse?