The client with pancreatic cancer has a tumor obstructing the bile duct. What clinical symptom would the nurse expect to see in this client?
a. dark colored stools c. amber urine
b. jaundice d. constipation
B
As pancreatic cancer progresses, the client may express increased symptoms of abdominal pain, bloating and fullness after eating. If the cancer obstructs the bile duct, the client may develop jaundice, light-colored stools, dark urine, and pruritis.
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A) Muscle pain B) Chest pain C) Heartburn D) Taste change
The nurse is preparing to administer albuterol (Proventil) and beclomethasone (Beconase) inhalers to an asthmatic patient, as ordered by the prescriber. The nurse should administer
a. the albuterol only; these meds should not be given concurrently. b. the albuterol first, wait 5 minutes, and then administer the beclomethasone. c. either inhaler, wait 5 full minutes, then administer the other. d. the beclomethasone first, wait 5 minutes, then administer the albuterol.
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In assessing the type of approach this represents, the community health nurse would identify this as which of the following? 1. Community-based setting 2. Integrated health care system 3. Wellness center 4. Community outreach center
An advantage of sevoflurane compared with older agents is that:
1. it is not a respiratory irritant and has a pleasant odor. 2. it is not excreted through the lungs. 3. it does not cause postoperative nausea and vomiting. 4. there is prolonged anesthesia after administration is ceased.