The nurse is familiar with the major cause of chronic pancreatitis in Western societies. Considering this information, the nurse will likely discuss this topic when performing patient teaching in preparation for discharge:
A) Smoking cessation programs
B) Alcohol cessation programs
C) Narcotic cessation programs
D) Stress reduction programs
Ans: B
Feedback: Excessive and prolonged consumption of alcohol accounts for approximately 70% to 80% of all cases of chronic pancreatitis. Long-term alcohol consumption causes hypersecretion of protein in pancreatic secretions, resulting in protein plugs and calculi within the pancreatic ducts. Alcohol also has a direct toxic effect on the cells of the pancreas. Stress, smoking, and narcotics are not directly related to the cause of chronic pancreatitis. Furthermore, opioid dependence is increased in pancreatitis because of the chronic nature and severity of the pain, but it is not directly related to the cause of pancreatitis.
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