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What is a major clinical finding indicative of pancreatitis?
What is a major clinical finding indicative of pancreatitis?
- Low WBC count
- Bruising around the belly button (Cullen's sign) (correct)
- Decreased serum amylase
- Increased serum calcium levels
Why should clients with pancreatitis avoid alcohol?
Why should clients with pancreatitis avoid alcohol?
- Alcohol can reduce serum amylase levels
- Alcohol can help alleviate pain
- Alcohol can worsen symptoms and complications (correct)
- Alcohol is a necessary part of the treatment plan
Which of the following positions is recommended for a client with pancreatitis for comfort?
Which of the following positions is recommended for a client with pancreatitis for comfort?
- Sitting up (correct)
- Lying on the back
- Supine position
- Prone position
What type of diet is advised for clients with pancreatitis post-pain resolution?
What type of diet is advised for clients with pancreatitis post-pain resolution?
Why is the use of antacids advised 1hr before taking H2 antagonists for peptic ulcers?
Why is the use of antacids advised 1hr before taking H2 antagonists for peptic ulcers?
What is the significance of a positive guaiac FOBT in clinical judgment for GI bleeding?
What is the significance of a positive guaiac FOBT in clinical judgment for GI bleeding?
What is the nurse's highest assessment priority before instilling enteral feeding to a client with an NG tube?
What is the nurse's highest assessment priority before instilling enteral feeding to a client with an NG tube?
After cholecystectomy, what diet is encouraged for the client?
After cholecystectomy, what diet is encouraged for the client?
What is a risk factor for peptic ulcers?
What is a risk factor for peptic ulcers?
What should the nurse monitor to assess paralytic ileus in a post-op client?
What should the nurse monitor to assess paralytic ileus in a post-op client?
How can the nurse check if an NG tube is properly placed?
How can the nurse check if an NG tube is properly placed?
What is the purpose of encouraging ambulation in a client with paralytic ileus?
What is the purpose of encouraging ambulation in a client with paralytic ileus?
What is the most likely indication of perforation of a peptic ulcer?
What is the most likely indication of perforation of a peptic ulcer?
Which assessment data would best support a diagnosis of gastric ulcer?
Which assessment data would best support a diagnosis of gastric ulcer?
What should a nurse instruct a client with epigastric pain to do when it frequently causes waking up during the night?
What should a nurse instruct a client with epigastric pain to do when it frequently causes waking up during the night?
What should a nurse instruct clients with intense episodes to do to promote bowel rest?
What should a nurse instruct clients with intense episodes to do to promote bowel rest?
When should a nurse empty a stoma post-op?
When should a nurse empty a stoma post-op?
What is an important sign indicating the need for immediate physician notification in a person with a peptic ulcer?
What is an important sign indicating the need for immediate physician notification in a person with a peptic ulcer?
What is the most common type of glaucoma?
What is the most common type of glaucoma?
Which early sign of glaucoma is considered an ocular emergency?
Which early sign of glaucoma is considered an ocular emergency?
What is the initial action a nurse should take when preparing to perform tonometry to measure intraocular pressure (IOP)?
What is the initial action a nurse should take when preparing to perform tonometry to measure intraocular pressure (IOP)?
Why is Atropine sulfate contraindicated in clients with glaucoma?
Why is Atropine sulfate contraindicated in clients with glaucoma?
In glaucoma, why are mydriatics contraindicated?
In glaucoma, why are mydriatics contraindicated?
What should a nurse educate clients about in terms of early identification of glaucoma?
What should a nurse educate clients about in terms of early identification of glaucoma?
Which client teaching should the nurse provide for a client diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy?
Which client teaching should the nurse provide for a client diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy?
What is a key step in the administration of prescribed eye meds every 12 hours?
What is a key step in the administration of prescribed eye meds every 12 hours?
What is an important instruction for a client prescribed pilocar (miotics) eye drops for open angle glaucoma?
What is an important instruction for a client prescribed pilocar (miotics) eye drops for open angle glaucoma?
What should a client with cataracts avoid doing to prevent complications?
What should a client with cataracts avoid doing to prevent complications?
Which activity should be avoided by a client experiencing presbyopia to prevent worsening symptoms?
Which activity should be avoided by a client experiencing presbyopia to prevent worsening symptoms?
What is a critical emergency treatment measure to quickly decrease intraocular pressure (IOP) in primary angle-closure glaucoma?
What is a critical emergency treatment measure to quickly decrease intraocular pressure (IOP) in primary angle-closure glaucoma?
What is the first-line therapy for open-angle glaucoma with decreased aqueous humor production?
What is the first-line therapy for open-angle glaucoma with decreased aqueous humor production?
What medication is used as an emergency treatment for angle-closure glaucoma to quickly decrease intraocular pressure (IOP)?
What medication is used as an emergency treatment for angle-closure glaucoma to quickly decrease intraocular pressure (IOP)?
When administering 3 drops of acetazolamide (Diamox) to a client's left eye, what should the nurse do?
When administering 3 drops of acetazolamide (Diamox) to a client's left eye, what should the nurse do?
How does chronic open-angle glaucoma (COAG) damage a client's eyesight?
How does chronic open-angle glaucoma (COAG) damage a client's eyesight?
What potential complication should the nurse explain to a client who instills eye drops by trying to 'hit the middle of the eyeball'?
What potential complication should the nurse explain to a client who instills eye drops by trying to 'hit the middle of the eyeball'?
