A client admitted with suspected pneumonia reports going to the primary health care provider a “few days ago” and shows the nurse the results of what the client calls “an allergy test,” as shown below: The reddened area is firm to the touch. What initial action will the nurse take to address any safety risks?

The nurse working with older clients understands age-related changes in the gastrointestinal system. Which changes does this include? Select all that apply.

The partner of a client hospitalized with tuberculosis (TB) is fearful of entering the room where the client is in isolation and refuses to visit. What action by the nurse is best?

During an assessment, the patient states that his bowel movements cause discomfort because the stool is hard and difficult to pass. As the nurse, which of the following suggestions can you make to assist the patient in improving the quality of his bowel movement? Select all that apply.

 Which teaching points will the nurse include when instructing a client about preparation for a colonoscopy? Select all that apply. 

For which abnormal laboratory findings will the nurse monitor when providing care for a client with acute pancreatitis? Select all that apply. 

What procedural teaching will the nurse provide for a client scheduled for an abdominal CT scan with contrast? Select all that apply. 

 Which important information will the nurse gather when a client reports a change in bowel habits? Select all that apply. 

Which gastrointestinal (GI) changes will the nurse expect in an older client with a GI problem? Select all that apply. 

The following effect is not commonly produced by general anaesthetic agents: