The nurse is reinforcing teaching with a patient who had a large portion of the stomach surgically removed. Which nutritional problem is a lifelong concern and requires education?

The nurse reviews the results of a patient’s stool occult blood test, which tests positive. What question should the nurse ask the patient?

A patient returns from an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and reports a dry, scratchy throat. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) fills the water pitcher and starts to give the patient a drink. What action should the nurse take?

A patient presents at the HCP’s office with epigastric pain. The patient’s temperature and pulse and respiration rates are all elevated. Which additional symptom will the nurse associate as a possible sign of cholelithiasis?

The nurse is assisting with the care of a patient following a liver transplant for cirrhosis. Which finding will the nurse report immediately to the registered nurse (RN) or HCP?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has an NG tube that is not vented. Which suction setting should the nurse select?

A patient who had bariatric surgery presents at the HCP’s office and is diagnosed with aphthous stomatitis. Given the patient’s medical history, the nurse recognizes which cause of the condition is most likely?

The nurse is providing care for a patient who is receiving chemotherapy and radiation as treatment for esophageal cancer. Which factor in the care of this patient is the nurse’s priority concern?

A patient recovering from hepatitis is concerned about liver damage from the infection. Which instructions does the nurse provide the patient to prevent long-term liver damage?

How does Helicobacter pylori survive in its environment in the human body