Elimination
A patient with a history of kidney stones asks how to prevent future stones. What should you teach?
What is drink at least 2–3 liters of water daily to prevent stone formation?
A patient with PUD asks which foods and medications they should avoid. What should the nurse teach?
What are NSAIDs, alcohol, caffeine, and spicy foods?
During a flare-up of ulcerative colitis, which foods should a patient avoid?
What are high-fiber foods, raw vegetables, and dairy if intolerant?
This lab reflects kidney function and is critical to monitor in patients with BPH, kidney stones, or glomerulonephritis.
What is serum creatinine?
A patient with kidney stones asks how to catch stones for analysis. What should the nurse teach?
What is strain urine and collect any stones passed?
A patient with BPH reports decreased urine output. Which labs should the nurse monitor to assess for kidney involvement?
What are serum creatinine and BUN?
A patient is admitted with pancreatitis. What is the nursing priority diagnosis?
What is Acute Pain related to pancreatic inflammation?
A patient with Crohn’s disease needs labs to monitor inflammation and anemia. Which labs are appropriate?
What are CBC, ESR, CRP, and electrolytes?
A patient with chronic peptic ulcer disease or inflammatory bowel disease may develop anemia. Which lab should be monitored?
What is hemoglobin and hematocrit?
A patient with PUD asks what warning signs of bleeding they should watch for. What should the nurse teach?
What is black/tarry stools, vomiting blood, or severe abdominal pain?
A patient just had a TURP. Which nursing intervention helps prevent bladder spasms and clot retention?
What is maintain continuous bladder irrigation and monitor urine color?
A patient is experiencing right upper quadrant pain from cholecystitis. What nursing interventions help manage symptoms?
What is keep patient NPO, administer prescribed analgesics, and provide IV fluids?
A patient with ulcerative colitis is scheduled for a test to evaluate the extent of colon inflammation. Which test is used?
What is colonoscopy?
Which lab indicates pancreatic inflammation in a patient with suspected pancreatitis?
What is serum lipase (and amylase)?
After cholecystitis, which diet should a patient follow to reduce recurrence and aid digestion?
What is a low-fat diet, small frequent meals, and avoid fried foods?
A patient with flank pain is suspected to have kidney stones. Which diagnostic test best confirms the presence of stones?
What is CT scan of the abdomen/pelvis?
A patient presents with post streptococcal glomerulonephritis. What are the priority nursing interventions?
What is monitor fluid status and blood pressure closely, and administer prescribed antibiotics to treat the streptococcal infection?
Which symptoms should patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s report immediately?
What is severe abdominal pain, persistent bloody diarrhea, fever, or signs of dehydration?
A patient with cholecystitis has jaundice and dark urine. Which labs assess liver and bile duct function?
What are AST, ALT, ALP, and bilirubin?
A patient with a newly created colostomy asks, “How often should I empty my pouch?” What is the nurse’s best response?
What is empty the pouch when it is one-third to one-half full to prevent leakage and maintain skin integrity?
A patient asks about prostate cancer screening options. What teaching is appropriate?
What is discuss PSA testing and digital rectal exams (DRE)
A patient recovering from pancreatitis asks about lifestyle changes to prevent recurrence. What should the nurse teach?
What is avoid alcohol and high-fat foods, and follow prescribed diet modifications?
The patient asks how lifestyle changes may reduce the risk of colon cancer recurrence. What should the nurse teach?
What is maintain a high-fiber diet, limit red/processed meats, exercise regularly, avoid smoking and excessive alcohol?
n patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s, which inflammatory markers help monitor disease activity?
What are ESR and CRP?
A patient with glomerulonephritis asks how to prevent worsening kidney damage. What should the nurse teach regarding diet and activity?
What is restrict sodium and fluid intake, follow a low-protein diet if prescribed, and monitor blood pressure daily?