A patient with pancreatitis is receiving care to address the nursing diagnosis Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than required related to pain, NPO, and nasogastric suction
After 10 days of treatment, which findings should indicate to the nurse that the treatment plan has been effective? (Select all that apply.)
a. The patient reports pain relief.
b. The serum sodium is 130 mEq/L.
c. The patient's albumin level is 3.8 g/L.
d. The serum potassium level is 3.7 mEq/L.
e. The patient has mild diarrhea and steatorrhea.
f. The patient has returned to baseline body weight.
ANS: C, F
An albumin level greater than 3.5 mg/dL and return to baseline weight are evidence of improving nutrition. A. D. These are good results but are not directly related to nutrition goals. E. Mild diarrhea and steatorrhea are not desirable outcomes. B. The sodium value is lower than normal and indicates continued electrolyte imbalance.
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