An adult client is admitted to the emergency department with symptoms of acute pancreatitis. Which data support this diagnosis?

The nurse should evaluate results of which laboratory tests while caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing a client presentation regarding pancrelipase (Viokase) therapy. Which information would the nurse include in the teaching session?

While assessing the client with acute pancreatitis the nurse notes the following: skin warm and dry with inelastic turgor, hypoactive bowel sounds, nausea and vomiting for 24 hours, and amber-colored urine. Which action would the nurse take next?

A client with cirrhosis has the following current assessment data: jaundice, decreased appetite, hemoglobin 15 g/dL (14-18 g/dL) and PT of 20.6 seconds (11-12.5 sec). What does the nurse identify as the priority problem for this client?

An adult client is admitted to the emergency department with symptoms of acute pancreatitis. Which data support this diagnosis?

The nurse is preparing to administer spironolactone (Aldactone) and furosemide (Lasix) at 0900 to a client diagnosed with ascites. Review of 0600 laboratory results shows serum sodium 130 mEq/L (136-145 mEq/L) and potassium 3.1 mEq/L (3.5-5.0 mEq/L). Which action should the nurse take first?

The nurse notes these laboratory results for a client with cirrhosis: PT 20 seconds (11-12.5 sec) and serum ammonia 35 mcg/dL (15-45 mcg/dL). What action by the nurse would be a priority?

The nurse is providing care to a client admitted with chronic pancreatitis. Which items are appropriate to include in the discharge teaching for this client? Select all that apply.

When reviewing a client's health history, which information does the nurse identify as a risk factor for development of chronic pancreatitis?

The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a client who has had a paracentesis. What information should be included in the education session?