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A nurse is caring for a patient with a nasogastric tube for feeding. During shift assessment, the nurse auscultates a new onset of bilateral lung crackles and notes a respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute. The patient’s oxygen saturation is 89% by pulse oximetry. After ensuring the patient’s immediate safety, what is the nurse’s most appropriate action?

A patient’s health history is suggestive of inflammatory bowel disease. Which of the following would suggest Crohn’s disease, rather than ulcerative colitis, as the cause of the patient’s signs and symptoms?

A patient’s health history is suggestive of inflammatory bowel disease. Which of the following would suggest Crohn’s disease, rather than ulcerative colitis, as the cause of the patient’s signs and symptoms?

A nurse is completing discharge teaching with a patient who is currently experiencing an acute exacerbation of Crohn’s disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

The nurse is caring for an acutely ill patient. What assessment finding should prompt the nurse to inform the physician that the patient may be exhibiting signs of acute kidney injury (AKI)?

A patient presented to the ED complaining of nausea and vomiting, weight loss, and blurred vision. Upon assessment the patient was noted to have Kussmaul respirations, orthostatic hypotension and a fruity odor to their breath. The patient’s blood sugar was measured at 572 mg/dL. Which set of ABG results should the nurse expect the patient to exhibit?

A patient presented to the ED complaining of nausea and vomiting, weight loss, and blurred vision. Upon assessment the patient was noted to have Kussmaul respirations, orthostatic hypotension and a fruity odor to their breath. The patient’s blood sugar was measured at 572 mg/dL. Which set of ABG results should the nurse expect the patient to exhibit?

A nurse is completing discharge teaching with a patient who is currently experiencing an acute exacerbation of Crohn’s disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

A patient has received a diagnosis of irritant contact dermatitis.  What patient education should the nurse prioritize for the patient’s subsequent self-care?

The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) that is scheduled to undergo an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). What preprocedural information should be included in the patient education?