A nurse assesses a patient with ulcerative colitis. Which complications are paired correctly with their physiologic processes? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse cares for a patient who has cirrhosis of the liver. What action would the nurse take to decrease the presence of ascites?

The nursing instructor explains the difference between normal cells and benign tumor cells. What information does the instructor provide about these cells?

A patient has a platelet count of 9000/mm3 (9 ? 109/L). The nurse finds the patient confused and mumbling. What action takes priority?

A patient has a platelet count of 9000/mm3 (9 ? 109/L). The nurse finds the patient confused and mumbling. What action takes priority?

A patient is in the family practice clinic. Today, the patient weighs 186.4 lbs (84.7 kg). Six months ago, the patient weighed 211.8 lbs (96.2 kg). What action by the nurse is best?

A nurse prepares a patient for a colonoscopy scheduled for tomorrow. The patient states, “My provider told me that the fecal occult blood test was negative for colon cancer. I don’t think I need the colonoscopy and would like to cancel it.” How would the nurse respond?

A nurse assesses a patient with ulcerative colitis. Which complications are paired correctly with their physiologic processes? (Select all that apply.)

A patient in the oncology clinic reports her family is frustrated at her ongoing fatigue 4 months after radiation therapy for breast cancer. What response by the nurse is most appropriate?

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?