The nurse is reviewing data within a patient’s health history. Which factor in the history should the nurse recognize as related to the development of familial adenomatous polyposis?

The nurse is caring for a patient with multiple skin lesions who reports following a very-low-calorie diet to maintain weight loss. What should the nurse identify as the patient’s priority problem?

A patient who had stomach cancer surgery 2 years ago comes to the clinic fearful that “the cancer must be back because I’m so tired all the time.” The nurse realizes that this patient is likely experiencing which health problem?

The nurse is teaching a patient about a scheduled small bowel series. Which statement by the patient indicates that further teaching is required?

A patient with irritable bowel syndrome asks the nurse, “Why did the doctor order something for depression?” How should the nurse respond?

A patient who is recovering from surgery for stomach cancer a month ago continues to experience dumping syndrome. What should the nurse instruct this patient?

The nurse is assessing a patient who uses chewing tobacco. Which data would be most important for the nurse to obtain?

The nurse reviews the functions of the gastrointestinal system for a patient with celiac disease. Which statement by the patient indicates that teaching has been effective?

The nurse suspects that a patient is exhibiting manifestations of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical judgment? Select all that apply.

The nurse is assessing a patient diagnosed with gastrointestinal bleeding. Which finding should alert the nurse that the patient’s condition is deteriorating?