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The nurse is caring for a patient who has liver failure and esophageal varices. The patient is to receive vasopressin (Pitressin) for which of the following purposes?

The nurse is contributing to a patient’s plan of care for an ostomy. Why is it important for the nurse to recommend the use of a skin barrier product under the ostomy appliance?

The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who has dumping syndrome. Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching of what this condition is?

The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient with esophageal varices. Which activity should the patient be taught to avoid?

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)