Pancreatitis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

D440 Health and Nutrition OA Prep with Verified Answers Provide oral supplements Compromised nutrition during chemotherapy can contribute to an increased risk of infection and other problems. Which actions would the nurse take to offset nutritional deficiencies? Nutritional supplements between meals. A client with stomach cancer expresses a lack of interest in food and consumes only small amounts. Which nursing intervention is best for meeting the dietary needs for this client? A...

Pancreatitis NCLEX (ATI, Evolve, Lewis, Success) Exam Questions & Answers with Rationales-A nurse is completing the admission assessment of a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which finding is the first priority? A) History of cholelithiasis B) Elevated serum amylase levels C) Decrease in bowel sounds upon auscultation D) Hand spasms present when blood pressure is checked - D. Rationale: the greatest risk to the client is ECG changes and hypotension from hypocalcemia. Hand spasms wh...

hat condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? - ANSWER- In larger doses narcotics induce respiratory depression and eventually respiratory arrest. AMLS Page 95 A 65-year-old female complains of chest pain that feels like "aching" in her chest. It has become progressively worse over several days. Her temperature is 38.3 degrees C (100 F). Which finding will help narrow your differential diagnosis to pericarditis? - ANSWER- 12 lead ECG will demonstrate global ST-segment elev...

Pancreatitis, NCLEX Test Questions with 100% Correct Answers 1. Twenty-four hours after endoscopic retro- grade cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), a client develops left upper quadrant abdominal ...ANS: C The client who has under- gone an ERCP may devel- pain and has a temperature of 101° F (38.3° C). op complications such as What is the nurse's best action? A. Administer acetaminophen for control of fever and pain. B. Document the finding, because it is a nor- mal postprocedure e...

Test Bank for Understanding the Essentials of Critical Care Nursing, 3rd Edition by Kathleen Perrin, Carrie MacLeod 9780134146348 Chapter1-19 Complete Guide. Table of Contents: Chapter 1. What is Critical Care? 2. Care of the Critical Ill Patient 3. Care of the Patient with Respiratory Failure 4. Interpretation and Management of Basic Dysrhythmias 5. Cardiodynamics and Hemodynamic Regulation 6. Care of the Patient Experiencing Shock 7. Care of the Patient Experiencing Heart Failure 8. Care of th...

A clinical intratumor is reviewing the primary sources that patient has to pay for healthcare services with her clinical group. The students demonstrate understanding when making which statements? (SATA) - Medicare is funded by the federal government Medicare is for client who has end stage renal disease A new graduate nurse is working who has been out of school for 10 years. The seasoned nurse states "I don't see the difference between clinical reasoning and the nursing process". Which ...

Exam 4: NUR170 / NUR 170 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: IBS management Answer: Chronic/recurrent diarrhea, constipation, and/or abdominal pain and bloating & belching right after meal (post prandial) NO wt loss, NO vomiting, NO fatty stools (steatorrhea) Eat, go to bathroom, feel fine after, repeat o Tx: increase fiber, probiotics, fluids Med therapy: alosetron (antidiarrheals), laxa- tive...

Final Exam: NR 574/ NR574 (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Acute Care Practicum I Guide| Questions & Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)- Chamberlain Q: EKG changes associated with hyperkalemia Answer: Peaked/elevated T Waves, widened of the QRS complex, prolonged PRI, and arrhythmias Q: Cushing's triad Answer: Sign of increased intracranial pressure: •widened pulse pressure •bradycardia •irregular respirations: Cheyne-Stokes Q: Risk factors and etiologies...

NU 578 Unit 2 Exam Questions and Answers All Correct Traditional AEDs: Valproic Acid - Action - Answer- 1) Sodium channel blockade 2) Suppress calcium influx 3) Augment inhibitory influence of GABA Traditional AEDs: Valproic Acid - Uses - Answer- Partial & generalized seizures Bipolar D/O Migraines Traditional AEDs: Valproic Acid - Side Effects - Answer- GI Upset Hepatotoxicity Pancreatitis Hyperammonemia Rash Hair loss Traditional AEDs: Valproic Acid - Valproic Acid - Answ...

CASE STUDY 51 ACUTE PANCREATITIS Scenario B.K. is a 63-year-old woman who is admitted to the step-down unit from the emergency department (ED) with nausea and vomiting (N/V) and epigastric and left upper quadrant (LUQ) abdominal pain that is severe, sharp, and boring and radiates through to her mid back. The pain started 24 hours ago and awoke her in the middle of the night. B.K. is a divorced, retired sales manager who smokes a half-pack of cigarettes daily. The ED nurse reports that B.K. is...