NCLEX RN· RN Gastrointestinal · Gastrointestinal NCLEX RN Questions

The nurse is performing teaching for a client scheduled for gastric bypass surgery. Which client statement requires follow-up by the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a client who has ascites and hepatic encephalopathy. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the primary healthcare provider (PHCP)?

The nurse is preparing a client for a scheduled colonoscopy. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate from the primary healthcare provider (PHCP) while the client is preparing for this procedure?

The nurse is performing an assessment on a client being admitted for acute pancreatitis. Which assessment finding would support a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis?

The nurse is caring for a 26-year-old patient who cannot meet their nutritional needs by mouth. The interdisciplinary team decided inserting an NG tube for enteral feedings would be best. After inserting the tube, the nurse knows which of the following is the most accurate way to verify the placement of the tube?