The nurse is preparing to provide care for a client diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. Which pathophysiological characteristic will the nurse correctly associate with the patient’s diagnosis?

The nurse is providing care for a patient diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis. The patient’s vital signs are blood pressure 130/78 mm Hg, respirations 42 breaths/min and labored with O2 saturation rate of 85%, pulse 102 beats/min, and pain level of 7 on a 0-to-10 scale. Which immediate nursing action is appropriate?

The nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal examination. For which reason will the nurse perform auscultation before palpation and percussion?

Order: Prednisone 100 mg by mouth daily for inflammation. Available: Prednisone 40 mg tablets How many tablets would you dispense to the patient to reach the desired dose?

The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a patient with diarrhea. Which patient statement indicates that teaching has been effective?

The nurse is collecting data from a patient who is reporting abdominal pain. Which symptom suggests that the patient is experiencing appendicitis?

The physician writes an order for Mucomyst 300 mg by mouth, one dose, before a heart cath.  They pharmacy dispenses Mucomyst 600 mg/2 mL.  How many mL do you administer before the procedure?

The nurse is palpating the abdomen of a patient reporting mild abdominal pain in the upper right quadrant. How deep should the nurse depress this patient’s abdomen?

The nurse is providing care for a patient who is receiving chemotherapy and radiation as treatment for esophageal cancer. Which factor in the care of this patient is the nurse’s least concern?

The nurse is collecting health information from a patient. Which patient statement will cause the nurse the most concern?