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."
Patient education
Empathy draws a more positive response from the patient because it is based on the willingness of th
Muscle weakness caused by myasthenia gravis is evident in the eyes of this patient.
The nurse begins the general survey