A client admitted with suspected pneumonia reports going to the primary health care provider a “few days ago” and shows the nurse the results of what the client calls “an allergy test,” as shown below: The reddened area is firm to the touch. What initial action will the nurse take to address any safety risks?

What procedural teaching will the nurse provide for a client scheduled for an abdominal CT scan with contrast? Select all that apply. 

The nurse working with older clients understands age-related changes in the gastrointestinal system. Which changes does this include? Select all that apply.

A nurse plans care for a client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who presents with thick, tenacious secretions. Which interventions would the nurse include in this client’s plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

When a client who is prescribed fluticasone develops a common side effect, what action would the nurse take?

 The nurse reviews a client’s laboratory values and discovers a serum potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L. Which gastrointestinal condition could cause this value? 

Which findings will the nurse be sure to document after inspecting a client’s abdomen during assessment? Select all that apply. 

Based on the nurse’s knowledge of gastrointestinal (GI) changes that occur with age, for which disorder in an older client will the nurse vigilantly monitor related to decreased peristalsis? 

 Which teaching points will the nurse include when instructing a client about preparation for a colonoscopy? Select all that apply. 

The nurse working with clients who have gastrointestinal problems knows which laboratory values are related to which organ functions or dysfunctions. Select all that apply.