14. The nurse explains that the laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding surgery is best described as which type of bariatric surgery?

35. The nurse receives a patient from PACU who had a gastric surgery and has an NG tube in place. The nurse notices that the tube has moved from its original position, what is the best nursing intervention?

62. The nurse is presenting a program about bulimia nervosa to a group of student nurses. After the program, the participants correctly identify which method(s) of treatment. (select all that apply.)

43. A patient is considering taking an alternative therapeutic supplement to help relieve his abdominal pain brought on by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Which would be the recommended alternative therapy?

48. The nurse explains to the patient that a common sign/symptom of appendicitis is pain at the lower right quadrant better known as?

47. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes both _____________ and _____________.

60.A nurse is caring for a patient who is 4 hour postoperative after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The patient reports abdominal fullness and mild discomfort. After verifying that the patient’s vital signs are stable, what action is most important for the nurse to take next?

7. The nurse is taking a patient to radiology to have a computed tomography (CT) with contrast media. Prior to the patient having the exam, which of this is most important to assess of the patient?

38. The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of a chronic incarcerated hernia. The patient suddenly complains of abdominal pain and vomits dark material with a fecal odor. The nurse recognizes these signs as indications of which complication?

12. The nurse is talking with a patient who has been experiencing nausea and vomiting. The patient expresses interest in alternative therapies for the condition. Which product may help manage nausea?