The nurse who is working triage over the phone, is speaking to a patient who has suspected acute viral gastritis. The nurse provides which dietary instructions because of frequent loose stools?

A patient is scheduled for a colonoscopy. Which statement indicates that the patient needs additional teaching about the procedure?

The nurse is performing a history and physical assessment on a patient with an abdominal hernia. What element in the patient’s history places the patient at risk for this type of hernia?

A patient is scheduled for a colonoscopy. Which statement indicates that the patient needs additional teaching about the procedure?

What alteration in laboratory findings would the nurse expect to find manifested by a patient admitted with ulcerative colitis?

A patient who has had fecal occult blood (FOB) testing reports to the nurse that the test was negative for colon cancer and therefore, wishes to cancel the colonoscopy scheduled for the next day. What is the nurse’s best response?

While assessing a patient that has a two week old stoma, the nurse is aware that the following indicate abnormalities?  Select all that apply

While assessing a patient that has a two week old stoma, the nurse is aware that the following indicate abnormalities?  Select all that apply

Which nursing diagnosis would be considered priority in planning the care of a patient that was diagnosed with stage II stomach cancer?

The nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal assessment on a patient who reports new onset  pain of 8 out of 10 in the right upper quadrant. How should the nurse proceed with the abdominal assessment?