A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy.

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A client is admitted to the nursing unit with a diagnosis of gastric ulcer. Which assessment finding by the nurse supports the client's diagnosis of gastric ulcer?

A nurse prepares to replace the nearly empty container of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for a client when she finds that there has been a delay in receiving the new container of solution from the pharmacy. Which of the following solutions should the nurse infuse until the next container of TPN solution becomes available?

A client comes to the clinic complaining of dysphagia and states that "he feels like food is stuck in his throat." The physician suspects esophageal cancer. Which of the following is a risk factor for esophageal cancer?

As a result of gastric resection, the client is at risk for developing dumping syndrome. The nurse should prepare a plan of care for this client based on knowledge that this problem stems primarily from which of the following gastrointestinal changes?

A patient has a nasogastric (NG) tube following esophagectomy. Following standards of practice, which of the following postoperative instructions should the nurse question the surgeon about?

A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) therapy via an infusion pump. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote thinning of respiratory secretions?

A patient with anorexia nervosa shows signs of malnutrition and is prescribed parenteral nutrition. If the client develops refeeding syndrome, what laboratory tests does the nurse expect the healthcare provider to order? (Select all that apply.)

A patient who has undergone an esophagectomy for esophageal cancer develops increasing pain, fever, and dyspnea when a full liquid diet is started postoperatively. The nurse recognizes that these symptoms are most indicative of:

A nurse in a provider's office is assessing an older adult client whose son reports that the client has been sick with a respiratory illness for the past 6 days. Which of the following assessment findings is a manifestation of pneumonia in the older adult client?