The nurse is caring for a patient receiving palliative care with opioid-induced constipation. Laxative therapy has been unsuccessful in treating this patient. Which PRN medication should the nurse provide to best alleviate this type of constipation?

When assisting with the admission of a new resident to a long-term care facility, a nurse notes a current history of peptic ulcer disease. What type of pain should the nurse expect the resident to describe?

Which condition is treated by saliva substitutes?

A nurse is preparing to give a tube feeding using a large syringe. What action should the nurse implement before starting the infusion?

A patient is receiving morphine for pain control. What will the nurse emphasize about preventing constipation?

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has cirrhosis and ascites. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend for inclusion in the plan of care?

The nurse is assessing a patient with constipation. Which situation(s) would cause constipation? (Select all that apply.)

What is the mechanism of action of a stimulant laxative?

A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who has a gastric ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori. The nurse should anticipate that in addition to cimetidine and sucralfate, the provider will prescribe which of the following?

The nurse is assessing a patient taking lactulose to treat chronic constipation. Which adverse effect should the nurse immediately report to the healthcare provider?

What is pruritus related to in the patient diagnosed with hepatitis?