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 D

Explanation

A) Requesting a dietary consult is useful but not the most immediate action needed.

B) Ordering a 2 gram sodium restriction diet is important but not addressing the immediate issue of electrolyte imbalance.
C) Fluid restriction may be considered but not before addressing the electrolyte issues.
D) Holding the spironolactone and furosemide is the correct action, as administering these could exacerbate the existing hypokalemia and hyponatremia, increasing the risk of adverse effects.

A. "Nutrients will be more easily absorbed from your bowel." B. "Carbohydrate digestion will be improved with this medication." C. "This medication will decrease gastric acid secretion." D. "The risk of infection in your pancreas will be reduced."

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A) Omeprazole is not primarily prescribed to enhance nutrient absorption; its main action is to reduce gastric acid secretion.
B) Omeprazole does not specifically affect carbohydrate digestion.
C) Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that reduces the production of gastric acid, which can help alleviate symptoms and promote healing in acute pancreatitis.
D) Omeprazole's primary action is not to reduce the risk of pancreatic infection; it is primarily used to decrease gastric acid production

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Correct Answer is D

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