The nurse is caring for the patient who underwent colon resection and ileostomy creation two days ago. Upon assessment, the nurse notes 40 mL of dark green liquid in the ostomy bag. Which action by the nurse is correct?
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The nurse is called to assist a 29-year-old G1P0 female with a viable intrauterine pregnancy at 42-weeks estimated gestational age who is in active labor. During spontaneous vaginal delivery of the neonate, shoulder dystocia occurs. The nurse should carefully assess the neonate for which of the following common complication of shoulder dystocia?
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The patient presents to the clinic with rectal bleeding. Which diagnosis is most likely?
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