A long-term care nurse is assisting a well-nourished, 80-year-old resident with the diagnosis of esophageal cancer on methods to deal with dysphagia. What nursing intervention will best help to improve the resident's condition?

A long-term care nurse is assisting a well-nourished, 80-year-old resident with the diagnosis of esophageal cancer on methods to deal with dysphagia. What nursing intervention will best help to improve the resident's condition?

The nurse is preparing to administer medications and notes that a patient has sucralfate ordered QID. When is the best time to administer this medication?

What is the mechanism of action of a stimulant laxative?

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with diverticulosis and assesses a temperature of 102.4° F and abdominal rigidity. What should the nurse be aware is the most likely cause of these signs and symptoms?

Which risk is significantly increased in patients diagnosed with liver disease?

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 reinforcing teaching to a parent about the use of nystatin for an infant who has oral candidiasis. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the administration of nystatin?

Colonoscopy results indicate the diagnosis of irritable bowel disease (IBD) in a patient admitted to the hospital with diarrhea. What information should the nurse include when preparing patient education regarding diet?

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?

The nurse is assessing a patient taking lactulose to treat chronic constipation. Which adverse effect should the nurse immediately report to the healthcare provider?