Which clinical manifestation is often the presenting sign of pancreatic cancer?
A. Ascites
B. Fatigue
C. Jaundice
D. Abdominal pain
C
The symptoms of pancreatic cancer are insidious. The initial presenting sign is most often jaun-dice resulting from gallbladder and liver involvement. Although jaundice may be the first pre-senting sign that brings the client to seek health care, it is considered a late sign for the disease process.
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A) True B) False
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A. Keeping an oral airway at the bedside. B. Ensuring a fluid intake of at least 3 L/day. C. Teaching the client pursed-lip breathing techniques. D. Maintaining the backrest elevation at greater than 30 degrees.
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