The client with acute pancreatitis asks why she is taking omeprazole. What is the nurse's best response?

When planning care for a client receiving an enteral feeding via jejunostomy tube, which intervention would the nurse include?

A client with a history of chronic pancreatitis reports weight loss of 10 pounds over the last month and foul smelling stools. What would be a priority action for the nurse to take?

Which question would the nurse ask to identify a risk factor for liver disease?

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

A client with cirrhosis is scheduled to receive a third dose of lactulose (Cephulac) at 1800. Which current finding would cause the nurse to question administering this medication?

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 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.

The client with acute pancreatitis asks why she is taking omeprazole. What is the nurse's best response?

The nurse is preparing a community presentation about hepatitis B virus (HBV). Which information should be included in the teaching session?

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?