A nurse is caring for a client who has acute pancreatitis.

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Complete the following sentence.

When prioritizing client needs, the nurse should first address the

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A nurse is caring for a client who has acute pancreatitis.

Complete the following sentence.

When prioritizing client needs, the nurse should first address the

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