Q1: A client is admitted to the nursing unit with complaints of upper abdominal pain across the entire mid-section. Client reports no bowel movement for 5 days. Temperature 99.4 F with complaints of nausea and vomiting and dark emesis. Which client condition is consistent with these assessments?

Q2: What information is important to teach a client concerning how they can prevent constipation?

Q3: A client returns from surgery with a colostomy. When assessing the stoma of the new colostomy, which sign and symptom indicates further intervention is needed?

Q4: A nurse is preparing to administer three liquid medications to a client who has an NG feeding tube with continuous enteral feedings. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Q5: The nurse is caring for a client who has a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action prior to administering the client's medication?