And pancreati - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1.Before administering an antacid, the nurse should instruct a client that this medication works in the: 1. blood. 2. stomach. 3. small intestine. 4. esophagus. ANS: 2 Antacids work in the stomach to neutralize stomach acids. They do not work in the esophagus or small intestines. Antacids do not work in the blood. 2.The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following should be included in this assessment? 1.Degree of mouth burning 2. ...

Daniels Chapter 51 Hepatic, Biliary Tract, and Pancreatic Dysfunction: Nursing Management MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A child care worker complains of flu-like symptoms. On further assessment, hepatitis is suspected. The nurse realizes that this individual is at risk for which type of hepatitis? ANS: 1 Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is spread through the fecal-oral route. Child care workers are at greater risk because of potentially poor hygiene practices. Child care workers are not at the same risk for...

1. A child care worker complains of flu-like symptoms. On further assessment, hepatitis is suspected. The nurse realizes that this individual is at risk for which type of hepatitis? 1. Hepatitis A 2. Hepatitis B 3. Hepatitis C 4. Hepatitis D - ANS: 1 Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is spread through the fecal-oral route. 2. An older male is diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. The nurse knows that the most likely cause of this problem is: 1. being in the military. 2. traveling to a forei...

NCLEX PRACTICE QUESTIONS: LIVER, BILIARY AND PANCREATIC DISORDERS NCLEX Practice Questions: Liver, Biliary and Pancreatic Disorders 1. For a client in hepatic coma, which outcome would be the most appropriate? A. The client is oriented to time, place, and person. B. The client exhibits no ecchymotic areas. C. The client increases oral intake to 2,000 calories/day. D. The client exhibits increased serum albumin level. 1. Answer: A. The client is oriented to time, place, and person. ...

NCLEX PRACTICE QUESTIONS: LIVER, BILIARY AND PANCREATIC DISORDERS NCLEX Practice Questions: Liver, Biliary and Pancreatic Disorders 1. For a client in hepatic coma, which outcome would be the most appropriate? A. The client is oriented to time, place, and person. B. The client exhibits no ecchymotic areas. C. The client increases oral intake to 2,000 calories/day. D. The client exhibits increased serum albumin level. 1. Answer: A. The client is oriented to time, place, and person. ...

NCLEX PRACTICE QUESTIONS: LIVER, BILIARY AND PANCREATIC DISORDERS NCLEX Practice Questions: Liver, Biliary and Pancreatic Disorders 1. For a client in hepatic coma, which outcome would be the most appropriate? A. The client is oriented to time, place, and person. B. The client exhibits no ecchymotic areas. C. The client increases oral intake to 2,000 calories/day. D. The client exhibits increased serum albumin level. 1. Answer: A. The client is oriented to time, place, and person. ...

A) what is acute pancreatitis? B) during pancreatitis, pancreatic enzymes in the pancreas cause what 2 things? a) inflammation of the pancreas B) 1) autodigestion 2) severe pain *causes (etiology) of acute pancreatitis* A) what are the 4 causes of acute pancreatitis? a) 1) gallbladder disease (for females) 2) chronic alcohol intake (for males) 3) smoking 4) hypertriglyceridemia (triglycerides over 1000) *pathophysiology of acute pancreatitis* A) what are the steps of the pathophysiology o...

Detailed Answer Key Cirrhosis and Pancreatitis Practice 1. A nurse is preparing to administer three liquid medications to a client who has an NG tube with intermittent suction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Mix the three medications together prior to administering. Rationale: The nurse should administer each medication separately and flush the tube with 15 to 30 mL of sterile water to ensure the client receives the entire dose. B. Dilute each medication with 10 mL...