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serike

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The nurse is aware that an elevated serum amylase is diagnostic of pancreatitis at an early stage as an elevation can be assessed as early as _____ after the onset of pancreatic disease.
 
  a. 2 hours
  b. 8 hours
  c. 24 hours
  d. 36 hours

Question 2

Which of the following should be included in the patient teaching of a patient with a peptic ulcer?
 
  a. Introducing irritating foods in minute amounts to desensitize the stomach
  b. Restricting fluid to 1000 mL per day
  c. Eating 6 small meals a day
  d. Drinking alcohol and caffeine in moderation



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
An increase in the serum amylase can be detected as early as 2 hours after the onset of pancreatic disease. In simple acute pancreatitis, the level returns to normal in about 36 hours. In chronic disease it remains elevated.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The patient with a peptic ulcer should eat frequently to keep food in the stomach. Eating 6 small meals daily is helpful. Restriction of fluid is not necessary and irritating foods, alcohol, and caffeine should be discouraged.




serike

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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