Which of the following client statements demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the dietary and lifestyle modifications necessary for managing symptoms associated with a hiatal hernia? (Select all that apply.)

A patient with acute pancreatitis is being discharged from the hospital. Which statement made by the patient indicates a need for further teaching regarding their discharge instructions?

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has an intestinal obstruction and is receiving continuous gastrointestinal decompression using a nasogastric tube. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

A nurse is assessing a client who has advanced cirrhosis. Which of the following manifestation should the nurse expect to find?

A male patient is being discharged after hospitalization for a bleeding peptic ulcer. The nurse is providing discharge teaching on how to monitor for signs of recurrent bleeding. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

A female client presents to the clinic with complaints of foul-smelling urine, a low-grade fever of 37.7° C (100° F), and dysuria for the past three days. She also reports increased urinary frequency and urgency but states that she has not noticed any blood in her urine. Upon examination. the nurse notes mild CVA tenderness on the right side. The nurse reviews the client's recent medical history, noting that she has a history of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and is currently taking no medications other than a daily multivitamin.

Vital Signs

blood pressure 120/78 mm Hg

heart rate 88 beats per minute

respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute

temperature 37.7° C (100° F)

A patient undergoing chemotherapy reports painful oral ulcers, difficulty eating, and a metallic taste in the mouth. The nurse suspects stomatitis. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for this patient?

A female patient recently underwent a partial gastrectomy and is now presenting with symptoms of weakness, dizziness, and sweating, particularly after meals. Based on these symptoms, what is the most likely diagnosis?

A patient with ascites has been admitted to your unit. Which of the following safety precautions should you reinforce to prevent complications?

A female patient presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain localized to the right lower quadrant, nausea, and a low-grade fever. After performing a physical examination and diagnostic imaging, the patient is diagnosed with acute appendicitis. What is the most appropriate initial intervention?

A nurse is reviewing medications for a client who has just been diagnosed with a small bowel obstruction. The nurse should withhold senna prescribed orally based on understanding of which of the following?