A female client is visiting the Medical Clinic with suspected hepatitis C. Which assessment question should the nurse ask this client?

"Have your bowel patterns changed?"

"Have you ever had a blood transfusion?"

"Where have you traveled recently?"

"Do you have diabetes?"

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A) Bowel pattern changes are not typically associated with hepatitis C.

B)   Hepatitis C can be transmitted through blood transfusions received before widespread screening for the virus.
C)   Travel history is not directly relevant to assessing for hepatitis C transmission.

D)   While diabetes can be a comorbidity associated with hepatitis C, it is not a primary assessment question for suspected hepatitis C.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A) Pancrelipase is an enzyme replacement therapy used to aid in the digestion of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, and its use may lead to steatorrhea (fatty stools) as a common side effect.
B) Pancrelipase is typically administered with meals or snacks to aid in digestion; there is no need to administer it prior to antacids.
C) Pancrelipase is taken with meals or snacks to assist in digestion, so this statement is incorrect.
D) There is no need to rinse the mouth after taking pancrelipase; it is a medication designed for oral ingestion.

A. Administer pancreatic enzymes B. Maintain nasogastric tube to intermittent suction C. Encourage ambulation D. Provide clear liquid diet

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A) Pancreatic enzymes are typically used to aid in digestion rather than pain control in acute pancreatitis.
B) Decompression of the gastrointestinal tract through nasogastric suction can help reduce pancreatic stimulation and alleviate pain in acute pancreatitis.
C) While ambulation may help prevent complications, it is not directly related to pain control in acute pancreatitis.
D) A clear liquid diet may be initiated once the acute phase has resolved, but it does not directly contribute to pain control.

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A female client is visiting the Medical Clinic with suspected hepatitis C. Which assessment question should the nurse ask this client?

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