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Ascites, the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, typically presents with weight gain rather than weight loss.

Ascites is not typically associated with flushed skin; rather, it may lead to pallor due to anemia or jaundice due to liver dysfunction.

Ascites is not directly associated with vomiting blood; hematemesis may indicate complications such as esophageal varices, which can occur in advanced liver disease.

Monitoring for hypertension is not directly related to caring for a client with enteral feeding via a jejunostomy tube.

Measuring residual volume is a nursing intervention for clients with gastric feeding tubes, not jejunostomy tubes.

Monitoring blood glucose levels is important for clients with diabetes but is not specific to caring for a client with enteral feeding via a jejunostomy tube.

Omeprazole is not primarily prescribed to enhance nutrient absorption; its main action is to reduce gastric acid secretion.

Omeprazole does not specifically affect carbohydrate digestion.

Omeprazole's primary action is not to reduce the risk of pancreatic infection; it is primarily used to decrease gastric acid production

Pancrelipase is typically administered with meals or snacks to aid in digestion; there is no need to administer it prior to antacids.

Pancrelipase is taken with meals or snacks to assist in digestion, so this statement is incorrect.

There is no need to rinse the mouth after taking pancrelipase; it is a medication designed for oral ingestion.

Pancrelipase may be prescribed to aid in digestion in chronic pancreatitis but is not typically used in the acute phase.

While ambulation may be encouraged as tolerated, it is not a specific prescription for acute pancreatitis.

In acute pancreatitis, dietary intake is typically restricted initially, often starting with nothing by mouth (NPO) and progressing to a clear liquid diet as tolerated; a low-residue diet is usually introduced at a later stage.

Cool, clammy skin is not typically associated with chronic pancreatitis; it may indicate other conditions such as shock or hypotension.

Bruising on the flank is not a typical finding in chronic pancreatitis; it may suggest trauma or other underlying conditions.

Ascites, the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, is more commonly associated with advanced liver disease rather than chronic pancreatitis.

Bowel pattern changes are not typically associated with hepatitis C.

Travel history is not directly relevant to assessing for hepatitis C transmission.

While diabetes can be a comorbidity associated with hepatitis C, it is not a primary assessment question for suspected hepatitis C.

While an elevated WBC count may indicate infection, it is not unexpected in acute pancreatitis.

Serum potassium within normal range does not require immediate intervention.

Serum albumin within normal range does not require immediate intervention.

Pancreatic enzymes are typically used to aid in digestion rather than pain control in acute pancreatitis.

While ambulation may help prevent complications, it is not directly related to pain control in acute pancreatitis.

A clear liquid diet may be initiated once the acute phase has resolved, but it does not directly contribute to pain control.

While clients with cirrhosis may experience fatigue, it is not the priority problem indicated by the assessment data provided.

Decreased appetite and jaundice may affect nutritional status, but they do not pose an immediate threat compared to the risk of bleeding.

Jaundice can lead to pruritus and increased risk of skin breakdown, but it is not the priority problem indicated by the assessment data provided.