At 48 hours after a bowel resection surgery for colon cancer, the colostomy is noted to be moist and purple. Which additional assessment is most important?
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The 22-year-old patient is brought to the emergency room with decreased level of consciousness after ingesting 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine. The patient is noted to have a rectal temperature of 40°C. The nurse performs which interventions? Select all that apply.
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The nurse is taking care of a patient who recently received an allogenic stem-cell transplant for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The patient abruptly complains of right upper quadrant abdominal pain. Upon assessment, the nurse notes abdominal swelling and yellowing of the sclera and skin. The nurse anticipates the provider will prescribe which treatment?
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