A patient presents to the emergency department reporting severe abdominal pain. On assessment, the nurse finds a bulging, pulsating mass in the abdomen. What action by the nurse is the priority?

A patient is receiving continuous tube feeding at 70 mL/hr. When the bag is empty, how much formula does the nurse add? (Record your answer using a whole number.) _____ mL

The nurse is caring for a patient with peptic ulcer disease who reports sudden onset of sharp abdominal pain. On palpation, the patient’s abdomen is tense and rigid. What action takes priority?

A patient is receiving continuous tube feeding at 70 mL/hr. When the bag is empty, how much formula does the nurse add? (Record your answer using a whole number.) _____ mL

A patient presents to the emergency department reporting severe abdominal pain. On assessment, the nurse finds a bulging, pulsating mass in the abdomen. What action by the nurse is the priority?

The nurse is caring for a patient with peptic ulcer disease who reports sudden onset of sharp abdominal pain. On palpation, the patient’s abdomen is tense and rigid. What action takes priority?

A nurse cares for a patient who had a colostomy placed in the ascending colon 2 weeks ago. The patient states, “The stool in my pouch is still liquid.” How would the nurse respond?

A nurse is caring for a patient receiving enteral feedings through a small-bore feeding tube. What action by the nurse is best to prevent hyperosmolarity?

A student nurse learns that the spleen has several functions. What functions do they include? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse working with oncology patients understands that which age-related change increases the older patient’s susceptibility to infection during chemotherapy?