The nurse is caring for a morbidly obese patient that requires a lumbar puncture. The physician is having trouble identify surface landmarks. Which of the following is the best body position for this procedure to ensure patient safety?

The patient presents to the clinic complaining of abdominal pain in the left lower quadrant that happens every few days with irregular fecal elimination patterns (constipation alternating with diarrhea). Diverticulosis is suspected. Which test will confirm this diagnosis?

The nurse is providing education to the parents of a child who was admitted with abdominal pain, fatigue, and yellow-tinged skin and sclera that was determined to be due to hemolysis. The liver dysfunction has resolved and the child is ready to be discharged, but the cause of the child’s hemolysis is still unknown at this time. Out of an abundance of caution, the nurse instructs on the list of medications/food the child must not receive to prevent possible recurrence. Which items are included on the list? Select all that apply.