Question: Which item would the nurse offer to the patient restarting oral intake after being NPO due to nausea and vomiting? 

Question: A malnourished patient was receiving a parenteral nutrition (PN) infusion containing amino acids and dextrose from a bag that was hung with a new tubing and filter and was disconnected 24 hours ago. The nurse observes that about 50 mL remain in the PN container. Which action would the nurse take? 

Question: A serum potassium level of 3.2 mEq/L is reported for a patient with cirrhosis who has scheduled doses of spironolactone (Aldactone) and furosemide (Lasix) due. Which action would the nurse take? 

Question: A patient who has been receiving IV heparin infusion and oral warfarin (Coumadin) for a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is diagnosed with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) when the platelet level drops to 110,000/µL. Which action will the nurse anticipate including in the plan of care? 

Question: A patient who has just been started on enteral nutrition of full-strength formula at 100 mL/hr has 6 liquid stools the first day. Which action would the nurse plan to take? 

Question: Which finding for a young adult who follows a vegan diet may indicate the need for cobalamin (B12) supplementation? 

Question: The nurse is assessing a patient with abdominal pain. How will the nurse document ecchymosis around the area of umbilicus? 

Question: While administering a blood transfusion, which IV solution is appropriate to infuse with blood components? 

Question: Which risk factor would the nurse specifically ask about when a patient is being admitted with acute pancreatitis? 

Question: Which finding indicates to the nurse that lactulose is effective for an older adult who has advanced cirrhosis?