A male patient is being discharged after hospitalization for a bleeding peptic ulcer. The nurse is providing discharge teaching on how to monitor for signs of recurrent bleeding. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

A male patient is being discharged after hospitalization for a bleeding peptic ulcer. The nurse is providing discharge teaching on how to monitor for signs of recurrent bleeding. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client admitted for renal calculus. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse associate with renal calculi?
(Select All that Apply.)

Which of the following client statements demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the dietary and lifestyle modifications necessary for managing symptoms associated with a hiatal hernia? (Select all that apply.)

A female patient presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain localized to the right lower quadrant, nausea, and a low-grade fever. After performing a physical examination and diagnostic imaging, the patient is diagnosed with acute appendicitis. What is the most appropriate initial intervention?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching about renal transplant with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as having a contraindication for this procedure?

A 45-year-old female patient is admitted to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain, fever, and nausea. She reports that the pain started suddenly and has progressively worsened. The healthcare provider suspects peritonitis and orders immediate interventions.

Physical examination

On examination, the patient has a distended abdomen, guarding, and rebound tenderness.

Her vital signs are as follows:

Temperature 102.4°F (39.1°C), Heart rate 120 bpm, Blood pressure 90/60 mmHg, and Respiratory rate 24 breaths per minute.

Which of the following complications is the nurse's highest priority to monitor for in this patient?

When caring for older adult clients at a long-term care facility, which of the following assessments should the nurse prioritize when evaluating for the risk and presence of urinary retention? (Select all that apply.)
 

A patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is being evaluated for medication management. Which of the following medications should be avoided due to its potential nephrotoxic effects?

A patient with a history of ulcerative colitis presents to the clinic with complaints of fatigue, dizziness, and pallor. Upon further assessment, you suspect chronic blood loss. Which potential complication is most likely contributing to these symptoms?

A female patient presents with epigastric pain and is being evaluated for peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Upon reviewing her history, which of the following risk factors would be most indicative of increasing his likelihood of developing PUD?