A home health nurse is assigned to follow-up on a patient recently diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which primary symptom should the nurse take into consideration when updating the nursing interventions on this patient's care plan?

A young woman with severe jaundice has an altered body image. The patient says, "Will I always be this horrible color?" What is the best response by the nurse?

A nurse provides education to a patient after a hemorrhoidectomy. Which statement by the patient demonstrates the need for further instruction?

Which is a common adverse effect of magnesium-based antacid preparations?

A nurse is caring for a patient with esophageal surgery who has had stents placed in the esophagus and instructs the patient how best to avoid regurgitation. What should the nurse include in this instruction?

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has cirrhosis and ascites. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend for inclusion in the plan of care?

The nurse is caring for a patient receiving palliative care with opioid-induced constipation. Laxative therapy has been unsuccessful in treating this patient. Which PRN medication should the nurse provide to best alleviate this type of constipation?

A nurse is preparing to give a tube feeding using a large syringe. What action should the nurse implement before starting the infusion?

For which complication should a nurse be careful to monitor a patient after a liver biopsy?

Patient expresses concerns about motion sickness. Which medication is most effective in preventing motion sickness?

What action should a nurse implement to prevent complications in a patient with hepatitis who has been prescribed bed rest?