Besides cystic fibrosis, which other medical state may trigger the need for pancreatic enzymes?
1. Paget's disease
2. Pulmonary cancers
3. Gallbladder surgery
4. Some bariatric surgeries
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What should the nurse teach the client and family regarding ways to prevent this health problem from occurring in the future? A) "Keep the client off her leg as much as possible." B) "Bring the client to the doctor if there is a fall." C) "Maintain a healthy diet." D) "Do not allow the client to walk without assistance."
A 72-year-old client hospitalized with a second episode of pneumonia in the past 18 months expressed frustration to the nurse, stating that he never used to get sick in the past. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) "As you grow older, there is a decrease in the speed and strength of the immune system, which puts you at greater risk for developing an infection." B) "As you grow older, your immune system just quits working." C) "As you grow older, there is an increase in the number of B cells in the circulation, which hinders the immune response." D) "As you grow older, there in an overall increase in the speed and strength of your immune response."
A nurse is performing a cardiac assessment on a client with heart failure. In assessing the client's apical pulse, the nurse notes the pulse to be displaced to the left. What conclusion can be drawn from this assessment?
A. This is a normal finding. B. The heart is hypertrophied. C. The left ventricle is contracted. D. The client is experiencing pulsus alternans.
What step must be taken before giving digoxin (Lanoxin)?
a. Measure the size of both ankles. b. Take the apical pulse for a full minute. c. Make sure the patient has not eaten for at least an hour. d. Take the blood pressure in both the right arm and the left arm.