A male patient presents with complaints of chronic stomach pain and is diagnosed with a Helicobacter pylori infection. The physician decides to initiate triple therapy. Which combination of medications is most appropriate for this treatment?

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a cholecystectomy due to gallstones. The client asks the nurse what caused the gallstones. Which of the following nurse statements best explains the cause of gallstones?

A female patient presents with right upper quadrant pain, nausea and vomiting. She has been diagnosed with acute cholecystitis. What is the most appropriate nursing action to alleviate her symptoms?

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 recently underwent a partial gastrectomy and is now presenting with symptoms of weakness, dizziness, and sweating, particularly after meals. Based on these symptoms, what is the most likely diagnosis?

A nurse is gathering data on a client who was admitted with pyelonephritis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect the client to be exhibiting?
(Select All that Apply.)

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 female client presents to the clinic with complaints of foul-smelling urine, a low-grade fever of 37.7° C (100° F), and dysuria for the past three days. She also reports increased urinary frequency and urgency but states that she has not noticed any blood in her urine. Upon examination. the nurse notes mild CVA tenderness on the right side. The nurse reviews the client's recent medical history, noting that she has a history of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and is currently taking no medications other than a daily multivitamin.

Vital Signs

blood pressure 120/78 mm Hg

heart rate 88 beats per minute

respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute

temperature 37.7° C (100° F)

A nurse is providing education to a client who has recently been diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Which of the following explanations by the nurse best simplifies and explains the disorder in non-medical terms?

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 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?