Question 1
While awaiting the results of laboratory testing, the nurse implements interventions to aid a patient with suspected acute pancreatitis. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical determination?
◦ Heart rate 90 beats per minute
◦ Chest pain
◦ Blood pressure 100/88 mm Hg
◦ Severe left upper quadrant pain radiating to the flank
Question 2
A patient with acute gallstone-induced pancreatitis is recovering from an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP). Which observation indicates that the patient's condition is deteriorating after this procedure? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Normal body temperature
◦ Fever and chills
◦ Reduced gastric distention
◦ Increased pain
◦ Nausea and vomiting
Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
Patient Teaching
A patient with exophthalmos.
Preparing the Patient’s Skin for Surgical Procedures
Acute Phase Proteins