Which member of the health care team (RN, LPN/LVN, dietitian, UAP) should perform the tasks related to the care of the patient with chronic pancreatitis? (More than one member may perform some tasks.)
A. Weigh daily at the same time of day, and record the findings.
B. Administer pancreatic enzymes with meals as ordered.
C. Evaluate the effectiveness of the pancreatic enzyme therapy.
D. Teach about long-term dietary management.
E. Assist to eat a food tray with high-carbohydrate and low-fat foods.
F. Observe for respiratory complications such as dyspnea or orthopnea.
G. Assess for previous use of nonpharmacologic pain relief strategies.
H. Assess daily for pancreatic ascites and measure abdominal girth.
(A) UAP; (B) LPN/LVN or RN; (C) RN; (D) Dietitian; (E) UAP; (F) RN or LPN/LVN; (G) RN; (H) RN or LPN/LVN
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