A client with severe Crohn disease develops a small bowel obstruction. Which clinical finding should the nurse expect the client to report?

1. Bloody vomitus
2. Projectile vomiting
3. Bleeding with defecation
4. Pain in the left lower quadrant

A client with a history of Crohn disease develops an intestinal obstruction. A nasogastric tube is inserted and connected to low continuous suction. The nurse monitors the client for fluid volume deficit. What clinical finding does the nurse expect if the client becomes dehydrated?

1. Restlessness
2. Constipation
3. Inelastic skin turgor
4. Increased blood pressure

A client is diagnosed with a peptic ulcer. When teaching about peptic ulcers, the nurse instructs the client to report what kind of stools?

1. Frothy
2. Ribbon shaped
3. Pale or clay colored
4. Dark brown or black