Develop an appropriate care plan for a patient with obesity and GERD. Which nursing diagnosis and interventions are most appropriate? (Select All That Apply) Nursing Diagnosis: Acute Pain related to gastric reflux Which interventions should the nurse include?
A nurse is assessing a patient’s readiness for bariatric sur…
A nurse is assessing a patient’s readiness for bariatric surgery. Which patient statement indicates the need for further education?
A 45-year-old patient presents with BMI 28 kg/m², waist circ…
A 45-year-old patient presents with BMI 28 kg/m², waist circumference 38 inches, and reports eating more when stressed. The patient’s mother and grandmother both had obesity. How would the nurse classify this patient’s obesity?
The nurse is evaluating teaching for a client with hepatitis…
The nurse is evaluating teaching for a client with hepatitis C who has been prescribed sofosbuvir-based therapy. Which statement by the client indicates successful understanding?
Clinical Scenario: A 52-year-old male patient is admitted 24…
Clinical Scenario: A 52-year-old male patient is admitted 24 hours after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. Assessment findings: Temperature 101.8°F (38.8°C), heart rate 118 bpm, respiratory rate 24, BP 98/60 mmHg, reports severe abdominal pain (8/10), urine output 20 mL over past 4 hours, appears restless and anxious. What is the nurse’s priority action?
The nurse is reviewing hepatitis transmission routes. Which…
The nurse is reviewing hepatitis transmission routes. Which type of hepatitis is transmitted primarily through the fecal-oral route?
The nurse recognizes which of the following risk factors for…
The nurse recognizes which of the following risk factors for coronary artery disease is not modifiable?
The nurse compares bariatric surgical procedures for a patie…
The nurse compares bariatric surgical procedures for a patient education session. Which statement accurately differentiates the procedures?
Clinical Scenario: A patient who had vertical sleeve gastrec…
Clinical Scenario: A patient who had vertical sleeve gastrectomy 6 weeks ago returns for follow-up. The patient reports: eating small meals 5-6 times daily, avoiding sugary foods, drinking fluids between meals, experiencing occasional nausea when eating too quickly, Based on this information, how should the nurse evaluate the patient’s adherence to the postoperative plan?
Clinical Scenario: A 52-year-old male patient is admitted 24…
Clinical Scenario: A 52-year-old male patient is admitted 24 hours after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. Assessment findings: Temperature 101.8°F (38.8°C), heart rate 118 bpm, respiratory rate 24, BP 98/60 mmHg, reports severe abdominal pain (8/10), urine output 20 mL over past 4 hours, appears restless and anxious. Based on these assessment findings, which complication should the nurse suspect?