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A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has acute pancreatitis and has a prescription for fat-soluble vitamin supplements. The nurse should instruct the client to take a supplement for which of the following?

A.

Vitamin B1

B.

Vitamin B12

C.

Vitamin C

D.

Vitamin A

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Vitamin B1 (thiamine) is a water-soluble vitamin.
B. Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin.
C. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin.
D. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, along with vitamins D, E, and K. Clients with pancreatitis may have difficulty absorbing fat-soluble vitamins due to impaired pancreatic function.
 


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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Stage II pressure ulcers involve partial thickness loss of dermis presenting as a shallow open ulcer with a red-pink wound bed, without slough.
B. Stage I pressure ulcers are characterized by intact skin with non-blanchable redness.
C. Stage III pressure ulcers involve full thickness tissue loss. Subcutaneous fat may be visible, but bone, tendon, or muscle are not exposed. Slough may be present but does not obscure the depth of tissue loss.
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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. The blood must be checked by two licensed professionals, not an assistant personal (AP).
B. Blood should be infused within 4 hours to reduce the risk of bacterial contamination.
C. The nurse should remain with the client for the first 15 minutes of the transfusion to monitor for any immediate adverse reactions.
D. Pre-medicating with an antiemetic is not a standard practice unless specifically indicated by the client's history or condition.

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