Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect the client with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome to report?
A. Diplopia
B. Steatorrhea
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Shortness of breath
B
The client with ZES develops diarrhea and steatorrhea because of excessive hydrochloric acid secretion into the duodenum and inactivation of pancreatic lipase.
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A) Decreased effectiveness of the anticoagulant B) Increased effectiveness of the diuretic C) Increased absorption of the anticoagulant D) Increased absorption of the diuretic
A nurse researcher should view EBP as what?
a. The integration of best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values b. The promotion of the publication of research findings among practicing nurses c. The process of using research findings to improve patient care d. The collection of data from subjects using measurement devices
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