Exam 59: Care of Patients with Problems of the Biliary System and Pancreas

A nurse cares for a client who has obstructive jaundice.The client asks,"Why is my skin so itchy?" How should the nurse respond?

A nurse teaches a client who is recovering from acute pancreatitis.Which statements should the nurse include in this client's teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse prepares to assess the emotional state of a client with end-stage pancreatic cancer.Which action should the nurse take first?

A nurse cares for a client who is prescribed 4 mg of calcium gluconate to infuse over 5 hours.The pharmacy provides 2 premixed infusion bags with 2 mg of calcium gluconate in 100 mL of D₅W.At what rate should the nurse administer this medication? (Record your answer using a whole number.)____ mL/hr

A nurse assesses clients on the medical-surgical unit.Which client should the nurse identify as at high risk for pancreatic cancer?

A nurse collaborates with an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)to provide care for a client who is in the healing phase of acute pancreatitis.Which statements focused on nutritional requirements should the nurse include when delegating care for this client? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse assesses clients at a community health center.Which client is at highest risk for pancreatic cancer?

A nurse cares for a client who presents with tachycardia and prostration related to biliary colic.Which actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse plans care for a client with acute pancreatitis.Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care to reduce discomfort?

A nurse cares for a client who is recovering from laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery.The client reports pain in the shoulder blades.How should the nurse respond?

A nurse cares for a client who is recovering from an open Whipple procedure.Which action should the nurse take?

A nurse cares for a client who is prescribed patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)after a cholecystectomy.The client states,"When I wake up I am in pain." Which action should the nurse take?

A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from an open Whipple procedure.Which action should the nurse perform first?

A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from a Whipple procedure.Which clinical manifestations alert the nurse to a complication from this procedure? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse assesses a client with cholelithiasis.Which assessment findings should the nurse identify as contributors to this client's condition? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from a Whipple procedure.Which assessment finding alerts the nurse to urgently contact the health care provider?

A nurse cares for a client with acute pancreatitis who is prescribed gentamicin (Garamycin)3 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses.The client weighs 264 lb.How many milligrams should the nurse administer for each dose? (Record your answer using a whole number.)____ mg/dose

A nurse assesses a client who has cholecystitis.Which clinical manifestation indicates that the condition is chronic rather than acute?

A nurse prepares to discharge a client with chronic pancreatitis.Which question should the nurse ask to ensure safety upon discharge?

A nurse cares for a client with pancreatic cancer who is prescribed implanted radioactive iodine seeds.Which actions should the nurse take when caring for this client? (Select all that apply.)