The nurse assesses the client’s stool and finds bright red liquid mixed with the stool.  What is this an indication of?

A client is admitted with viral hepatitis.  The physician states it is spread by the fecal-oral route and through contaminated food and water.  What type of hepatitis does the client have?

The nurse is working with children who have a diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease.  The nurse is aware that one of the differences between the two diseases is the area of the bowel involved.  Which one of the following statements is true?

A 10-week-old infant is admitted who has had multiple episodes of projectile vomiting, is irritable, and has a sunken fontanel. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?

If there is a delay in removing the appendix, the appendix may rupture.  The nurse will assess the client for signs and symptoms of which of the following?

A young client visits the clinic.  The mother reports that the client has been eating a massive amount, but she’s worried because she found packages of laxatives in the patient’s room. Which condition should the nurse suspect the patient of?

All of the following laboratory tests are ordered for the client diagnoses with cirrhosis.  Which of the following would the nurse expect to find when reviewing the results of the tests?

List 3 potential health effects of REDs. 

Sarah just finished the 400-meter hurdles, and Anna just finished a marathon. Both women are extremely fatigued, but for different reasons. Please explain the differences in fatigue resulting from short-term or long-term exercise. 

Lymph differs from plasma in that lymph has: