A nurse is preparing a presentation for colleagues about various herbal remedies that patients might use.
Which herbal supplement might patients use to treat diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and ulcerative colitis?

The nurse is caring for a client who received a new diet prescription from the physician for nothing by mouth (NPO) except ice chips.
Which actions would the nurse take to alleviate the effects of dehydration? Select all that apply

The nurse is observing a patient for the early signs and symptoms of dumping syndrome. Which symptom indicates this occurrence?

The nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal examination. Which step would be taken first?

The nurse is preparing to administer a soapsuds enema to a client. Which position should the client be in to administer the enema?

A nurse is collecting data from a patient who is African American and has cholecystitis.
Which of the following areas should the nurse inspect to monitor for the presence of jaundice?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking omeprazole for the past 4 weeks.
The nurse determines that the medication is effective when the client reports relief from which of the following symptoms?

A client has been diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis.
What diet would the nurse expect to be prescribed for the client?

A nurse is assisting in the care of a patient who has cirrhosis of the liver with ascites.
What action should the nurse take?

A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who had an upper endoscopy 1 hr ago. The nurse should place the priority on monitoring which of the following?

A nurse is collecting data from a patient who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and reports experiencing heartburn every night.
Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as a contributing factor to the patient’s heartburn?