A client with gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is receiving gastric lavage. For what should the nurse monitor this client?
1. Bloody stools
2. Increased urine output
3. Jaundice
4. Bright red blood in the gastric return
Answer: 4
1. The client should be monitored for bloody stools, but the priority is assessing the gastric return.
2. The nurse will monitor for decreased urine output.
3. Jaundice is not associated with GI bleeding.
4. The nurse should monitor and report any bright red blood that is returned during lavage.
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