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A patient with a colostomy says, “My pouch blows up like a balloon when I pass gas.” What is an appropriate response by the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a patient who had a cholecystectomy this morning. The patient is reluctant to deep breathe and cough. What nursing intervention would most effectively assist the patient to cough and breathe?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has an ileostomy and feels crampy. The nurse notes that the stoma has become edematous and pale and suspects a blockage. What action should the nurse take?

The nurse suspects appendicitis in a patient complaining of abdominal pain. Which of the following assessments would cause the nurse to notify the physician?

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with a possible bowel obstruction. The nurse would be most concerned by which of the following symptoms?

A 6-years-old child is a close contact of a confirmed meningococcal meningitis case at school. The recommended prophylaxis includes: (1)

A 35-years-old male presents to the emergency department with a fever, severe headache, photophobia, and neck stiffness. He is confused and drowsy. His family reports that symptoms worsened rapidly over the past 24 hours. The first-line empirical antibiotic treatment is: (1)

Hypertriglyceridaemia is best treated with the following: (1)

The mechanism of action of clopidogrel involves: (1)

The mechanism of action of dextromethorphan in the treatment of cough is: (1)