3800 Alteration in Gastrointestinal Elimination

The RN is caring for a pt with esophageal varices. Which other associated condition would the RN suspect in the pt?

After a nasogastric tube is inserted, which assessment finding is cause for greatest concern?

The RN has a pt with an exacerbation of Crohn's. Which intervention would the RN anticipate?

A pt with chronic peptic ulcer disease is C/O severe abdominal pain. Which order requires a need for follow-up?

The RN is monitoring a pt for the early signs and symptoms of dumping syndrome. Which findings indicate this occurrence?

The RN is performing an abd assessment on a pt with diverticulitis. The RN expects to note pain where?

The RN is helping a pt with celiac disease CD in ordering food. There is a need for further teaching if the pt selects?

A pt comes in suspected of having a hernia. The RN notes that the bowel sounds are absent. What should the RN do first?

Which task, related to a nasogastric (NG) tube, can be delegated to an experienced assistive personnel (AP)?

A pt has acute appendicitis. What area of the abd is the pt most likely to report pain & tenderness? See figure.

The RN would anticipate a prescription for which type of diet for a pt with acute diverticulitis?

For patients with peptic ulcer disease (PUD), what is the most important lifestyle modification?

Which question will the RN ask the LPN who is assigned to do an enteral feeding for a patient?

Which client statement supports the diagnosis of gastric ulcer?

Which laboratory results would the nurse check to determine if there are untoward effects associated with vomiting?

The RN is reviewing medication lists for pts who are being treated for PUD. The nurse is most likely to question?

Which signs and symptoms of appendicitis might be noted in an assessment? Select all that apply.

 The nurse assesses for pain at McBurney’s point, knowing this landmark is located where on the abdomen?

In the care of a pt with GERD, which task would be appropriate to delegate to assistive personnel (AP)?

The RN is caring for a pt with severe diverticulitis. Which task is appropriate to delegate?

Which action is contraindicated with a hiatal hernia?

For a patient with short bowel syndrome, the nurse would question the prescription of which enteral formula?

The ED RN is assessing a pt with suspected appendicitis. Which diet orders would the nurse anticipate?

When a pt is being prepared for a colonoscopy, which task is most suitable to delegate to assistive personnel (AP)?