Question 1
A patient is surprised to learn the diagnosis of pancreatitis. Which risk factors should the nurse be certain to ask about during the assessment? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ List of current medications
◦ History of smoking
◦ Frequency of alcohol intake
◦ History of gallstones
◦ History of peptic ulcer disease
Question 2
The nurse teaches a patient about pancreatitis. What should the nurse include when instructing on the mechanism of the disease process? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ "A poor diet because of alcohol intake causes the pancreas to become inflamed."
◦ "The exact mechanism is uncertain."
◦ "The pancreas contracts an infection from poor blood supply through the organ."
◦ "Cells in the pancreas become damaged and release enzymes that injure the pancreas."
◦ "Gallbladder stones block the ducts in the pancreas, causing damage."
Nurses possess a wide variety of experiences which they take into each patient encounter.
Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
Nurse's hand over patients abdomen
Patient teaching: rectal and anal assessment
EHR systems enable providers to view patient records across organizations.
Patient Education Follow-up Plan