A patient had a colonoscopy and biopsy yesterday and calls the gastrointestinal clinic to report a spot of bright red blood on the toilet paper today. What response by the nurse is best?

A nurse assesses a patient with peritonitis. Which clinical manifestations would the nurse expect to find? (Select all that apply.)

A patient is admitted with a bone tumor. The nurse finds the patient weak and lethargic with decreased deep tendon reflexes. What actions by the nurse are best? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse knows that a patient with prolonged prothrombin time (PT) values (not related to medication) probably has dysfunction in which organ?

The nurse providing direct patient care uses specific practices to reduce the chance of acquiring infection with human immune deficiency virus (HIV) from patients. Which practice is most effective?

A nurse answers a patient’s call light and finds the patient in the bathroom, vomiting large amounts of bright red blood. Which action would the nurse take first?

A patient with cancer is admitted to a short-term rehabilitation facility. The nurse prepares to administer the patient’s oral chemotherapy medications. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A nurse cares for a patient with acute pancreatitis who is prescribed gentamicin (Garamycin) 3 mg/kg/day in three divided doses. The patient weighs 264 lbs. How many milligrams would the nurse administer for each dose? (Record your answer using a whole number.) ____ mg/dose

The nurse knows that a patient with prolonged prothrombin time (PT) values (not related to medication) probably has dysfunction in which organ?

A nurse is examining a patient reporting right upper quadrant (RUQ) abdominal pain. What technique would the nurse use to assess this patient’s abdomen?