Upon assessment the nurse discovers that a patient with a Nasogastric (NG) tube to low suction (LWS) for a bowel obstruction, has had no drainage for the last two hours. Which action should the nurse take?

A 34-year old man is admitted with frequent, loose, foul smelling stools. Which question during the admission is most likely to elicit information about the cause?

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?

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