Mr. Thompson presents to the emergency department reporting no bowel movement for 5 days and increasing abdominal discomfort. The nurse suspects constipation.  Which physical assessment findings would the nurse most likely expect?

Mrs. Lopez, a 62-year-old female, underwent a radical cystectomy with creation of an ileal conduit today for bladder cancer. She has a urostomy bag in place. The nurse is performing her initial assessment in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU).  Which finding should the nurse expect as normal in the immediate postoperative period?

Mrs. Lopez is preparing for discharge. The nurse teaches her how to care for her ileal conduit and stoma. Which instruction is most important to prevent skin irritation around the stoma?

Mr. Allen’s pain is controlled, nausea resolved, and he is ready for discharge home.  Which instructions should the nurse provide to the patient for self-care at home?

Mrs. Taylor is an 80-year-old female admitted to the medical unit with frequent episodes of diarrhea over the past week. She has a history of mild cognitive impairment and is often confused.  The nurse recognizes that Mrs. Taylor is at increased risk for urinary tract infection (UTI).  Which assessment findings would the nurse most likely observe if Mrs. Taylor develops a UTI?

A 42-year-old adult patient presents to the clinic with swelling around the eyes and ankles, reporting that their shoes feel tight and they have noticed frothy urine over the past week.  Which combination of findings is most consistent with nephrotic syndrome in this adult patient?

A client presents to the clinic with persistent diarrhea for 5 days. The healthcare provider orders diagnostic testing to help determine the underlying cause and evaluate the client’s condition.  Which diagnostic tests are appropriate to help evaluate diarrhea? Select all that apply.

A nursing student is caring for two patients:Patient A reports painful urination, urinary frequency, nocturia, and hematuria, but has no fever or flank pain.Patient B reports fever, chills, nausea and vomiting, low back and flank pain, and has tenderness at the costovertebral angle (CVA) on assessment.Based on these findings, which statement best differentiates the two patients’ conditions?

A 31-year-old female presents to the emergency department reporting abdominal pain that began earlier today. She states the pain initially started as a dull ache around the umbilicus. Over the past several hours she has developed loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting.  The client now reports the pain has moved to the right lower quadrant and is persistent.The nurse recognizes that this pattern of symptoms is most consistent with which condition?

After 3 months, the patient reports adhering to recommended dietary and lifestyle modifications, but continues to have persistent symptoms. Which diagnostic test should the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider will order next?