The nurse provides education for a patient about the treatment for acute gastritis. Which patient statement requires correction by the nurse?

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?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has a Clostridium difficile infection. Which cleansing agent should the nurse use for hand hygiene?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a patient about how to perform fecal occult blood testing for colorectal cancer screening.

 Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? 

The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a patient with peritonitis.
Which prescription should prompt the nurse to seek clarification from the gastroenterologist?

A nurse is examining the medical record of a patient who has a peptic ulcer.
Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as a risk for this condition?

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

A nurse is providing care for a young adult patient who has ulcerative colitis and is scheduled for an ileostomy surgery.
After a discussion with the healthcare provider, the patient expresses concern, “How will I ever be able to have a normal life after this?”

How should the nurse respond?

A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 650 mg PO to a patient. The available amount is acetaminophen 325 mg/tablet.

How many tablets should the nurse administer?

A nurse is providing care for an elderly patient who is experiencing constipation. What action should the nurse take?

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