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A nurse assesses a patient with peritonitis. Which clinical manifestations would the nurse expect to find? (Select all that apply.)

A patient is admitted with a bone tumor. The nurse finds the patient weak and lethargic with decreased deep tendon reflexes. What actions by the nurse are best? (Select all that apply.)

A patient is in the emergency department with an esophageal trauma. The nurse palpates subcutaneous emphysema in the mediastinal area and up into the lower part of the patient’s neck. What action by the nurse takes priority?

A patient has a bone density score of -2.8. What action by the nurse is best?

A nurse prepares to administer 12 mg/kg of 5-fluorouracil chemotherapy intravenously to a patient who has colon cancer. The patient weights 132 lbs. How many milligrams would the nurse administer? (Record your answer using a whole number.) _____ mg.

A nurse assesses a patient with a mechanical bowel obstruction who reports intermittent abdominal pain. An hour later the patient reports constant abdominal pain. Which action would the nurse take next?

A nurse cares for a patient with acute pancreatitis who is prescribed gentamicin (Garamycin) 3 mg/kg/day in three divided doses. The patient weighs 264 lbs. How many milligrams would the nurse administer for each dose? (Record your answer using a whole number.) ____ mg/dose

A nurse is examining a patient reporting right upper quadrant (RUQ) abdominal pain. What technique would the nurse use to assess this patient’s abdomen?

A patient is undergoing computed tomography (CT) of a joint. What action by the nurse is most important before the test?

The nurse is working with patients who have esophageal disorders. The nurse would assess the patients for which manifestations? (Select all that apply.)