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

The nurse is planning care for a patient admitted for gastric bleeding, which is presently controlled. If the patient experiences a recurrence of bleeding, which manifestation will indicate to the nurse that the patient is experiencing hypovolemic shock?

The nurse is providing care for a client prescribed to undergo a basal cell secretion test. Which nursing action is incorrect?

The nurse is taking care of a patient who has Hepatitis B, she knows the patient is also susceptible to what other form of Hepatitis?

The nurse is planning to reinforce teaching to a patient regarding the function of the organs in the GI tract. Which information is correct?

The nurse is asking about the type of bariatric surgery the patient had. The patient states, “They folded my stomach inward and sutured the folds in place.” Which surgery description does the nurse recognize?

A patient is being scheduled for a barium swallow test to rule out esophageal strictures and gastric ulcer. Which pretesting information will the nurse provide for the patient?

The nurse is reinforcing teaching with a patient who had a large portion of the stomach surgically removed. For which condition related to the surgery will the patient need to receive vitamin B12 for life?

The nurse is inspecting a patient’s oral cavity and notices reddened areas on the gums, several teeth with cavities, and multiple loose teeth. Which finding is of greatest safety concern to the nurse?

A patient reports that a family member is diagnosed with hepatitis and asks the nurse the best way to prevent becoming infected. Which is the best information for the nurse to provide?