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A patient with irritable bowel syndrome asks the nurse, “Why did the doctor order something for depression?” How should the nurse respond?

The nurse is assessing a patient who uses chewing tobacco. Which data would be most important for the nurse to obtain?

The home health nurse is teaching a patient about vitamin requirements. Which statement indicates that the patient requires additional teaching?

The nurse suspects that a patient is exhibiting manifestations of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical judgment? Select all that apply.

The nurse is assessing a patient diagnosed with gastrointestinal bleeding. Which finding should alert the nurse that the patient’s condition is deteriorating?

The nurse is caring for a patient with liver disease. What nutritional issues should the nurse expect this patient to exhibit? Select all that apply.

The nurse is conducting an abdominal assessment. Which finding should the nurse realize is most likely related to a diagnosis of acute diverticulitis?

A patient reports epigastric abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. The serum amylase level is 450 units/dL. For which health problem should the nurse plan care?

A patient with chronic gastritis says, “I’ve stopped taking the medication because I feel so much better now that I drink ginger tea.” The nurse realizes that this patient:

During the admission assessment, the nurse learns that a patient is having her menstrual period. Which ordered tests could be impacted by this finding?