A patient with gallstones develops jaundice, dark urine, and clay-colored stools. The nurse suspects:

A 72-year-old with BPH is scheduled for a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which post-op complication is the nurse most concerned about in the first 24 hours?

A patient with bulimia presenting with excessive vomiting is at risk for hypochloremia and:

A patient with GERD complains of heartburn primarily at night. Which intervention is most effective?

A patient with chronic pancreatitis is losing weight and steatorrhea. The nurse anticipates:

A patient on a loop diuretic for edema develops muscle cramps, weakness, and an irregular heartbeat. Which electrolyte is likely low?

A patient with severe prolonged vomiting may present with which electrolyte disturbance?

A 42-year-old patient is diagnosed with H. pylori infection. Which treatment regimen is typical?

A patient with chronic diarrhea from malabsorption is at risk for hypomagnesemia. What is a hallmark sign of low magnesium?

A patient with hyponatremia (Na+ 122 mEq/L) and confusion is receiving hypertonic saline (3% NaCl). The nurse monitors carefully for: