The nurse is collecting a health history of a client admitted for possible acute pancreatitis.
Which health history item would increase the client's risk for this diagnosis?

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

A female client is visiting the Medical Clinic with suspected hepatitis C. Which assessment question should the nurse ask this client?

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?

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 making a home visit to a client with chronic pancreatitis. Which data is consistent with this diagnosis?

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

The client with cirrhosis is at risk for developing complications. Which condition is the most serious and potentially life-threatening?

When planning care for a client with acute pancreatitis, which order would the nurse anticipate that will contribute to pain control?

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