The nurse is caring for a client with chronic pancreatitis who exhibits signs of malabsorption. The nurse recognizes that this is due to which pathophysiology process?

Impaired pancreatic enzyme production

Presence of viral infection

Hyperlipidemia

Increased vascular permeability

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A) Chronic pancreatitis can lead to a decrease in enzyme production necessary for digestion, leading to malabsorption.
B) This does not typically cause malabsorption associated with chronic pancreatitis.

C) While it can occur with chronic pancreatitis, it does not directly cause malabsorption.
D) This is not related to the digestive malabsorption seen in chronic pancreatitis.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A) Checking blood glucose daily is not directly relevant unless the client also has diabetes.

B) While this can indicate other health issues, it is not specific post-paracentesis advice.
C) A low carbohydrate diet is not typically related to post-paracentesis care unless specified by the healthcare provider for other underlying conditions.
D) Change positions slowly is important to prevent postural hypotension and falls after fluid removal during paracentesis. It prevent dizziness or lightheadedness due to fluid shifts or blood pressure changes after the procedure.

A. Fatty stools may result B. Administer prior to antacids C. Do not take with food D. Rinse mouth after taking

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A) Pancrelipase is an enzyme replacement therapy used to aid in the digestion of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, and its use may lead to steatorrhea (fatty stools) as a common side effect.
B) Pancrelipase is typically administered with meals or snacks to aid in digestion; there is no need to administer it prior to antacids.
C) Pancrelipase is taken with meals or snacks to assist in digestion, so this statement is incorrect.
D) There is no need to rinse the mouth after taking pancrelipase; it is a medication designed for oral ingestion.

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Correct Answer is D

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Correct Answer is A

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