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A patient had a colonoscopy and biopsy yesterday and calls the gastrointestinal clinic to report a spot of bright red blood on the toilet paper today. What response by the nurse is best?

A patient’s family members are concerned that telling the patient about a new finding of cancer will cause extreme emotional distress. They approach the nurse and ask if this can be kept from the patient. What actions by the nurse are most appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse prepares a patient for a colonoscopy scheduled for tomorrow. The patient states, “My provider told me that the fecal occult blood test was negative for colon cancer. I don’t think I need the colonoscopy and would like to cancel it.” How would the nurse respond?

A patient is receiving bolus feedings through a Dobhoff tube. What action by the nurse is most important?

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 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