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A nurse cares for a patient who has cirrhosis of the liver. What action would the nurse take to decrease the presence of ascites?

The nursing instructor explains the difference between normal cells and benign tumor cells. What information does the instructor provide about these cells?

A nurse cares for a patient who has cirrhosis of the liver. What action would the nurse take to decrease the presence of ascites?

A patient is in the family practice clinic. Today, the patient weighs 186.4 lbs (84.7 kg). Six months ago, the patient weighed 211.8 lbs (96.2 kg). What action by the nurse is best?

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.)