A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg orally. Available is aspirin 325 mg tablets.

How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Note: This is a med math nd does not require options.)

A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg orally. Available is aspirin 325 mg tablets.

How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Note: This is a med math nd does not require options.)

A nurse is providing instructions to a patient who is scheduled for a barium swallow to assess dysphagia.
Which of the following patient statements would indicate to the nurse that the instructions have been understood?

A patient has received a barium swallow test to rule out esophageal strictures and gastric ulcer. The nurse is educating the patient on what is expected post barium swallow.  What statement indicates that the patient did not understand all of the teaching by the nurse? 

The nurse is preparing to provide care for a client diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease.
Which pathophysiological characteristic will the nurse correctly associate with the patient’s diagnosis?

A client presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain. The client’s history reveals a previous diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease.

The nurse suspects a perforated ulcer. What is the priority action by the nurse?

A patient is post esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and recovering in the GI Suite.
What potential complication of an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) procedure should the nurse be aware of?

Gastrointestinal illnesses cause symptoms of anorexia, vomiting, and diarrhea. Which lab value should the nurse monitor related to volume depletion?

Sucralfate is a medication commonly used to treat which of the following gastrointestinal conditions?

The nurse is gathering information from a patient who has GERD. Which of the following observations is a symptom of GERD?

The nurse is educating a patient about bariatric surgery and dumping syndrome. Which statement indicates that the patient comprehends dumping syndrome?