The nurse receives report for a client with acute pancreatitis on hospital day 2: NPO with NGT to low intermittent suction, VS: 110/60, 99.2°F-97- 22, 0.9% NS infusing at 125 mL/hour, and IV antibiotics have been started. Chart review reveals the following current laboratory results. Which is a priority for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider?

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

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?

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?

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

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

The nurse is admitting a client with the diagnosis of hepatic encephalopathy. Which assessment finding should the nurse anticipate?

A nurse is planning care for a client who has hepatitis B. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?

A nurse is admitting a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following provider prescriptions should the nurse anticipate?

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?