The nurse is assessing a hospitalized patient after complaints of sudden abdominal pain. Which of the following abdominal assessment findings should be reported to the physician immediately?

The nurse is assessing a patient with advanced cirrhosis. The nurse should be alert for which sign of hepatic deterioration?

A patient with diverticulosis is being instructed on disease management. The nurse instructs the patient to consume a diet including which of the following?

A 27-year-old male is admitted to the ICU due to a motor vehicle accident. He sustained a severe brain injury and is being mechanically ventilated. He has been noted to have seizure episodes that last for a minute. In taking care of patient with a traumatic brain injury, which of the following interventions are appropriate?

A patient scheduled for a coronary catheterization is expressing concerns about whether this procedure is best for him. How should the nurse respond to assess the patient's concerns?

The nurse is caring for a patient who underwent a retropubic prostatectomy. The patient has an IV infusion at 150 ml/hour and is currently NPO. The nurse assesses the patient and observes pink urine with an output of 30 ml over the past two hours. Which of the following best explains the drop in urine output?

A nurse is caring for a patient who had an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) 2 hours ago. The nurse should alert the physician of which of the following signs and symptoms that suggest a complication from the procedure?

A 62-year-old diagnosed with gastric cancer develops a stage two skin reaction from radiation therapy. The nurse is evaluating his symptoms and expects to find which of the following:

A patient diagnosed with a hemorrhagic stroke complains of a severe headache with a sudden onset. Prioritize the next actions:

1. Administer acetaminophen or apply a cold pack to the patient's head.

2. Perform a neuro assessment.

3. Notify the physician.

4. Notify the charge nurse.