A patient who has had fecal occult blood (FOB) testing reports to the nurse that the test was negative for colon cancer and therefore, wishes to cancel the colonoscopy scheduled for the next day. What is the nurse’s best response?

Which nursing diagnosis would be considered priority in planning the care of a patient that was diagnosed with stage II stomach cancer?

While assessing a patient that has a two week old stoma, the nurse is aware that the following indicate abnormalities?  Select all that apply

The nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal assessment on a patient who reports new onset  pain of 8 out of 10 in the right upper quadrant. How should the nurse proceed with the abdominal assessment?

The nurse is assessing the laboratory values of a patient being evaluated for dark tarry stools.  Which laboratory value would be most suggestive of gastrointestinal bleeding?

A patient with an exacerbation of ulcerative colitis has been placed on Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN). The patient asks the nurse why foods or fluids may not be given by mouth. What is the nurse’s best response?

Which medication does the nurse anticipate for a patient diagnosed with H Pylori gastritis who is being prescribed a triple therapy?

A home care nurse is assessing a patient who is 10 days postoperative for an esophagogastrostomy. Assessment findings include a temperature of 38° C (101° F), pulse rate of 110, and respirations of 24. What should the nurse’s first action be?

A patient with an exacerbation of ulcerative colitis has been placed on Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN). The patient asks the nurse why foods or fluids may not be given by mouth. What is the nurse’s best response?

The plan of care for a patient following esophageal resection should include which of the following?