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A nurse answers a call light to find the patient in the bathroom vomiting large amounts of bright red blood. Which action should the nurse complete first?

The nurse is performing an abdominal assessment on a patient diagnosed with a colorectal tumor. Upon inspection the presence of visible peristaltic waves is noted and upon auscultation the nurse hears frequent high-pitched bowel sounds. What is the nurse’s interpretation of this finding? Select all that apply

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

The nurse is answering a patient’s questions related to the placement of ostomies. The explanation about differences between a colostomy and an ileostomy is?

The nurse provides discharge instructions for a patient who had a hernia repair with mesh. Which patient statement indicates a need for additional teaching?

A patient with a tube feeding of 65 mL per hour is complaining of feeling bloated. The nurse aspirates 240 mL of undigested formula from the patient’s nasogastric tube (NGT). Which should the nurse implement as a result of this finding?

A patient reports having persistent diarrhea for 3 days. The Primary Care Provider (PCP) has ruled out intestinal organisms. The nurse anticipates the PCP would order which of the following meds for the diarrhea?

Upon assessment the nurse notes decreased bowel sounds in a patient that has had a Barium Swallow two days ago. The patient reports having had no bowel movement in the last 48 hours. What conclusion can be the nurse draw from these findings?

The physical ability that allows a body to maintain equilibrium despite opposing forces is known as ________.

When the audience does not care about the outcomes, using a combination of ________ can help lessen negative reactions to the feeling that one is dictating outcomes.