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The physician writes an order for Mucomyst 300 mg by mouth, one dose, before a heart cath.  They pharmacy dispenses Mucomyst 600 mg/2 mL.  How many mL do you administer before the procedure?

The nurse is palpating the abdomen of a patient reporting mild abdominal pain in the upper right quadrant. How deep should the nurse depress this patient’s abdomen?

The nurse is collecting health information from a patient. Which patient statement will cause the nurse the most concern?

The nurse is monitoring a patient recovering from an emergency appendectomy. Which finding does the nurse report immediately to the HCP?

A patient who has just returned from surgery after a total gastrectomy begins to vomit bright red blood. What is the priority action for the nurse to take?

The nurse is providing care for a patient who is diagnosed with a Mallory-Weiss tear (MWT). Which treatment for the condition is the nurse expecting?

A patient receives a diagnosis of Crohn disease and states, “I don’t understand anything about this disease.” Which information provided by the nurse is most helpful at this time?

The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a patient who is being discharged with a new colostomy. Which comments by the patient indicate understanding of the discharge teaching? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a patient with gastritis. Which intervention should the nurse implement for a patient with acute gastritis?