Which question would the nurse ask to identify a risk factor for liver disease?
“Do you consume a high carbohydrate diet?"
"Do you have a history of heart disease?"
"Have you had a flu shot this year?"
"Have you ever used IV drugs?"
The Correct Answer is D
A) While a high carbohydrate diet can contribute to fatty liver disease, it is less direct and specific compared to other risk factors.
B) Heart disease is not directly linked to liver disease risk.
C) Having a flu is unrelated to liver disease risk.
D) Intravenous drug use is a known risk factor for hepatitis B and C, both of which can lead to liver disease.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A) While reviewing the diet history is important to understand nutritional intake and habits, it is not the priority action in this case.
B) Consulting a dietitian is important but should follow an assessment that identifies the specific issue causing the symptoms.
C) This action may be necessary if the patient is dehydrated but doesn’t address the primary concern of foul-smelling stools and weight loss.
D) This test is crucial as it helps confirm the diagnosis of malabsorption, which is likely given the patient’s history of chronic pancreatitis and symptoms described. This would be the priority to confirm the cause of the symptoms.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A) Chronic damage to the pancreas can lead to diabetes mellitus due to the destruction of insulin-producing cells.
B) Jaundice is typically associated with liver disease, not directly linked with chronic pancreatitis.
C) Ascites is a complication of liver disease, not typically a direct result of chronic pancreatitis.
D) While steatorrhea is a symptom of chronic pancreatitis due to malabsorption of fats, it is not a complication but rather a direct effect of the enzyme insufficiency.
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