Pathophysiology Exam 3: ALL GI Practice EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER A patient returns to the surgical unit with nasogastric tube to low intermittent suction, IV fluids, and a Jackson-Pratt drain at the surgical site following an exploratory laparotomy and repair of a bowel perforation. Four hours after admission, the patient experiences nausea and vomiting. What is a priority nursing intervention for the patient? - answer>>>Check the amount and character of gastric drainage and the patency of the NG tube A postoperative patient has a nursing diagnosis of pain related to effects of medication and decreased GI motility as evidenced by abdominal pain and distention and inability to pass flatus. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for this patient? - answer>>>Ambulate the patient more frequently A 22yo patient calls the outpatient clinic complaining of nausea and vomiting and right lower abdominal pain. What should the nurse advise the patient to do? - answer>>>Have the symptoms evaluated by a health care provider right away When caring for a patient with irritable bowel syndrome, What is most important for the nurse to do? - answer>>>Develop a trusting relationship with the patient to provide support and symptomatic care A patient with a