The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with a possible bowel obstruction. The nurse would be most concerned by which of the following symptoms?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has chronic liver failure. Which of the following medication orders should the nurse question?

The nurse is caring for a patient on a gastrointestinal unit. The nurse would be most concerned if a patient reported which of the following?

A patient is scheduled for an ileostomy for Crohn’s disease that has been uncontrolled with conservative treatment. The patient asks the nurse what it means to have an ileostomy. Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has an inflamed appendix. The nurse understands that which complication is most likely to occur if the appendix ruptures?

The nurse is teaching a patient with diverticulosis how to avoid complications. Which of the following statements, if made by the patient, would indicate understanding to the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a patient who reports feeling constipated, yet passes frequent small liquid stools. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who is being discharged after a colostomy. Which comments by the patient indicate understanding of the discharge teaching? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a patient who has an exacerbation of Crohn’s disease. Which nursing action is most important to recommend for inclusion in the patient’s plan of care?

The nurse must administer 20 mg of metoclopramide (Reglan) IM. It is supplied as 5 mg per mL. The nurse should administer ____________________ mL.