A 73-year-old patient with diverticulosis develops a large bowel obstruction. What problem(s) does the nurse need to monitor for? Select all that apply.
A patient is admitted to the hospital for uncontrolled hyper…
A patient is admitted to the hospital for uncontrolled hypertension secondary to chronic kidney disease. While hospitalized, the patient will need to continue peritoneal dialysis treatments. What is an important question for the nurse to include in the nursing assessment related to the peritoneal dialysis?
The nurse is aware that gout can be caused by which of the f…
The nurse is aware that gout can be caused by which of the following?
Adverse effects such as weight gain and delayed wound healin…
Adverse effects such as weight gain and delayed wound healing are associated with which of the following medications?
Following a needle stick, what is the plan of care initiated…
Following a needle stick, what is the plan of care initiated for hepatitis B virus exposure in a person not vaccinated against hepatitis B virus?
What patient problem should the nurse plan for when a patien…
What patient problem should the nurse plan for when a patient with AIDS is infected with the Cryptosporidium parasite?
A patient undergoes a bowel resection with the creation of a…
A patient undergoes a bowel resection with the creation of a permanent colostomy. While instructing the patient about colostomy care, the nurse notes that the stoma is large and dusky in color. What is the appropriate nursing intervention at this time?
A patient with acute pancreatitis is started on total parent…
A patient with acute pancreatitis is started on total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which laboratory test is important for the nurse to monitor while receiving this treatment?
The nurse will plan to teach the patient newly diagnosed wit…
The nurse will plan to teach the patient newly diagnosed with acute hepatitis B about which of the following? Select all that apply.
A patient experiences a hemorrhage from esophageal varices….
A patient experiences a hemorrhage from esophageal varices. In planning care for the patient, which intervention has the highest priority?