A client with acute pancreatitis comes in with severe abdominal pain. The doctor orders NPO and an NG-tube. The nurse knows that NPO status and nasogastric tube patency will help treat pancreatitis by: (Select all that apply)

Nasogastric suction reduces intestinal distention.

Elimination of oral intake and gastric suction reduces gastric secretion.

NPO and NGT will help monitor intake and output.

Nasogastric decompression helps alleviate nausea and vomiting.

Reduction of gastric secretions that stimulate pancreatic enzymes.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,D,E

Choice A reason: Nasogastric suction reduces intestinal distention, which can help alleviate abdominal pressure and pain.

Choice B reason: Eliminating oral intake and gastric suction reduces gastric secretion, decreasing stimulation of the pancreas.

Choice C reason: Monitoring intake and output is important but not a direct treatment for pancreatitis.

Choice D reason: Nasogastric decompression helps alleviate nausea and vomiting, which are common symptoms of pancreatitis.

Choice E reason: Reduction of gastric secretions that stimulate pancreatic enzymes directly addresses the cause of pancreatitis.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A reason: Nephrotoxicity causes intrinsic renal failure due to direct damage to the renal parenchyma, not pre-renal failure.

Choice B reason: Acute tubular necrosis is a type of intrinsic renal failure resulting from damage to the renal tubules, not pre-renal failure.

Choice C reason: Hypovolemia is a common cause of pre-renal failure due to decreased blood ﬂow to the kidneys, leading to reduced urine output.

Choice D reason: Acute Glomerulonephritis is an intrinsic renal condition that aﬀects the glomeruli, not a pre-renal cause.

A. RBC Count of 4,500,000/mL. B. Normal red blood cell (RBC) indices. C. Hemoglobin of 8.2 g/dL (82 g/L). D. Hematocrit (Hct) 38%.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A reason: An RBC count of 4,500,000/mL is within the normal range and would not typically cause symptoms of anemia.

Choice B reason: Normal RBC indices do not indicate anemia and would not explain the symptoms.

Choice C reason: A hemoglobin level of 8.2 g/dL is below the normal range and would be consistent with symptoms of anemia such as fatigue and palpitations.

Choice D reason: A hematocrit of 38% is within the normal range for adult males and would not typically be associated with anemia symptoms.

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A client with acute pancreatitis comes in with severe abdominal pain. The doctor orders NPO and an NG-tube. The nurse knows that NPO status and nasogastric tube patency will help treat pancreatitis by: (Select all that apply)

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Correct Answer is C

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Correct Answer is C

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