The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a patient with acute pancreatitis.
Which finding does the nurse expect to find in the report? (select all that apply)
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Decrease in albumin level.
Increase in serum glucose level.
Increase in BUN.
A patient who has acute pancreatitis is prescribed famotidine. The nurse explains that
this drug is given for which purpose?
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To decrease gastric acid secretion that often occurs with pancreatitis.
,Which symptom presents in a patient with acute pancreatitis and indicates
complications? (select all that apply)
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jaundice
darkened urine
clay colored stools
The nurse is caring for a patient with acute pancreatitis. The patient is reporting
shortness of breath and orthopnea. The patient's vital signs are blood pressure
140/80, pulse 110, O2 90% on room air, and temperature 99.8*F. Which complication
does the nurse suspect?
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pleural effusion
A patient with acute pancreatitis continues to be unable to eat 48 hours after onset of
the illness. The nurse notifies the health care provider to discuss which intervention to
provide nutrition for this patient?
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jejunal tube feedings
A patient has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The patient's upset spouse
tells the nurse that they have recently moved to the area, have no close relatives, and
, are not yet affiliated with a church. Which response by the nurse is best?
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Would you like me to contact the hospital chaplain for you?
The patient presents to the ED with severe abdominal pain. The nurse is reviewing the
patient's laboratory results. Which laboratory finding would prompt the nurse to
suspect a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis? (select all that apply)
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increased serum amylase
decreased serum calcium
increased alanine aminotransferase
A patient has been diagnosed with stage IV metastatic pancreatic cancer. Which
management strategy is typical for this type of cancer?
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palliative
After receiving a change of shift report, which patient does the nurse plan to assess
first?
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Which finding does the nurse expect to find in the report? (select all that apply)
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Decrease in albumin level.
Increase in serum glucose level.
Increase in BUN.
A patient who has acute pancreatitis is prescribed famotidine. The nurse explains that
this drug is given for which purpose?
Give this one a try later!
To decrease gastric acid secretion that often occurs with pancreatitis.
,Which symptom presents in a patient with acute pancreatitis and indicates
complications? (select all that apply)
Give this one a try later!
jaundice
darkened urine
clay colored stools
The nurse is caring for a patient with acute pancreatitis. The patient is reporting
shortness of breath and orthopnea. The patient's vital signs are blood pressure
140/80, pulse 110, O2 90% on room air, and temperature 99.8*F. Which complication
does the nurse suspect?
Give this one a try later!
pleural effusion
A patient with acute pancreatitis continues to be unable to eat 48 hours after onset of
the illness. The nurse notifies the health care provider to discuss which intervention to
provide nutrition for this patient?
Give this one a try later!
jejunal tube feedings
A patient has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The patient's upset spouse
tells the nurse that they have recently moved to the area, have no close relatives, and
, are not yet affiliated with a church. Which response by the nurse is best?
Give this one a try later!
Would you like me to contact the hospital chaplain for you?
The patient presents to the ED with severe abdominal pain. The nurse is reviewing the
patient's laboratory results. Which laboratory finding would prompt the nurse to
suspect a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis? (select all that apply)
Give this one a try later!
increased serum amylase
decreased serum calcium
increased alanine aminotransferase
A patient has been diagnosed with stage IV metastatic pancreatic cancer. Which
management strategy is typical for this type of cancer?
Give this one a try later!
palliative
After receiving a change of shift report, which patient does the nurse plan to assess
first?
Give this one a try later!
