Which assessment information will be most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider about a patient who is admitted with acute cholecystitis?

A patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is prescribed pantoprazole 40 mg IV once daily. The medication is supplied as a vial containing 80 mg of pantoprazole powder, which must be reconstituted with 10 mL of normal saline. How many milliliters will you administer to deliver the prescribed dose?

Michelle uses regular aerobic exercise to minimize the physical effects of stress; Justine uses meditation and progressive muscle relaxation for the same reason. Which of the following statements about minimizing the physical effects of stress is TRUE?

The nurse assesses a patient with suspected complete biliary obstruction. Which findings support this diagnosis? (Select all that apply)

A nurse has arrived at the hospital on a medical-surgical unit at 0700 for his shift. He is receiving shift report on his patients from the night shift nurse. Which report tells him he should see this patient first? 

A 54-year-old patient with a history of alcohol-related liver disease is admitted with ascites, jaundice, and elevated AST/ALT levels. During the nursing assessment, the patient reports daily habits and medication use. Which statement by the patient requires the nurse to intervene? 

A 56-year-old patient with a history of alcohol-related cirrhosis is admitted with increasing confusion, difficulty sleeping, and muscle twitching. On assessment, the nurse notes jaundice, abdominal distention, ascites, and asterixis. The patient’s ammonia level is elevated. The provider prescribes IV fluids, lactulose, and rifaximi. Which action should the nurse take to improve the patient’s neurological status?  

A patient has just returned to the surgical unit after an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). The RN is supervising the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which action requires the RN to intervene? 

Women are more likely than men to _____ under stressful circumstances.

A nurse is caring for a patient receiving continuous jejunostomy feedings. Which assessment finding requires prompt nursing intervention?