Exam 43: Disorders of the Exocrine Pancreatic and Hepatobiliary Systems

A nurse working in oncology notes an overall increase in clients with pancreatic cancer. What does the nurse associate with the overall increase in pancreatic cancer? Select all that apply.

The nurse researcher is examining the factors that lead to liver cancer. What does the nurse recognize begins the process of cellular transformation in liver cancer?

A nurse cares for a client diagnosed with a serous cystadenoma of the pancreas. What statement will the nurse include when teaching the client about the condition?

When palpating an infant's liver, what does the nurse understand is true?

The nurse cares for a client with liver failure and monitors the client for hepatic encephalopathy. Which findings does the nurse recognize as the earliest signs of hepatic encephalopathy? Select all that apply.

The nurse cares for a client with chronic alcohol abuse. Which laboratory finding does the nurse recognize as evidence of liver damage?

A nurse cares for a client with alcoholic hepatitis. Which early manifestations of liver impairment does the nurse recognize on assessment? Select all that apply.

A client with end-stage liver failure is admitted with severe cirrhosis. What is the nurse's understanding of the pathophysiology of cirrhosis?

The nurse cares for a client with liver failure and impaired bilirubin clearance. What does the nurse know is true regarding bilirubin?

The nurse reviews the health care provider prescriptions for a client diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. Which prescription will the nurse question?

A client with portal hypertension has bluish veins just under the skin of the abdomen that radiate out across the umbilicus. Which pathophysiological factors does the nurse recognize causes this condition? Select all that apply.

A client with liver disease displays alterations in coagulation. Which coagulation factors does the nurse understand may be impaired due to the client's liver dysfunction of clotting factor synthesis? Select all that apply.

A client with liver failure is diagnosed with malnutrition. Which vitamin deficiencies does the nurse understand the client is at greatest risk for developing? Select all that apply.

The nurse palpates a client's abdomen and notes the liver below the costal margin. What does this finding indicate?

A public health nurse is examining the incidence rates of gallbladder cancer in the United States. Which population does the nurse learn is at greatest risk for developing this type of cancer?

The nurse cares for a client with impaired liver function. Impaired metabolism of which substances may occur based on the client's condition? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client with liver cancer whose diagnosis was delayed after months of non-specific complaints. What leads to delayed diagnosis of liver damage? Select all that apply.

A client with liver failure is diagnosed with cirrhosis. What is the nurse's understanding of the primary dysfunction related to this condition?

The nurse cares for a client with portal hypertension who is diagnosed with asterixis. Which assessment finding corresponds with the client's diagnosis of asterixis?

A client with cholelithiasis asks the nurse, "What caused this?" Which factors might the nurse include in the response? Select all that apply.