The nurse is assessing a client who has had pain in the righ…

The nurse is assessing a client who has had pain in the right upper quadrant for 4 hours with a positive Murphy’s sign. The client reports the pain is radiating to the upper thoracic region. A laboratory report suggests elevated liver enzymes and serum bilirubin. Which condition does the nurse suspect from the findings?

A client is brought to the hospital because of severe abdomi…

A client is brought to the hospital because of severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. The client reports increased pain in the abdomen and in the epigastric region radiating to the back when lying supine. During physical assessment, the nurse finds the client has fever and hypotension. Which condition does the nurse suspect from these findings?

The parent of an adolescent client tells the nurse, “My chil…

The parent of an adolescent client tells the nurse, “My child complains of a burning sensation in the throat and refuses to eat food.” On assessment, the nurse finds the client also has a dry cough. What does the nurse teach the parent if the client is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? Select all that apply.