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.

The nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about recurrence of pancreatitis for a patient with chronic pancreatitis. What information should the nurse include?

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 mechanism of action of clopidogrel involves: (1)

The antiplatelet of choice in patients with intolerance to salicylic acid derivatives is: (1)