A 55-year-old man with acute pancreatitis is being admitted. How can the critical care nurse best describe acute pancreatitis to the patient's family?
A) Toxic substances inflame the pancreas.
B) The patient abuses alcohol.
C) Viruses digest the pancreas.
D) Pancreatic enzymes digest the pancreas.
D
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a. A written medical order must be on the medical record. b. Client must be confined to bed. c. Restraints must be removed and limb exercised every 2 hours. d. Implement use of restraints in the event of short staffing as a preventive measure. e. Client must be assessed and monitored every 15 minutes.
In some countries, the transition to adulthood is a long process. Why is this?
A) These countries value parenting more than in other countries B) These countries have no rites of passage C) These countries have higher education opportunities D) These countries do not value independence
Which adverse effect of lisinopril (Prinivil) should be reported to the healthcare provider?
A. Cough B. Fever C. Increased urine output D. Facial flushing
Research on gender and leadership has been conducted primarily in
a. Western contexts b. The United States of America c. Eastern European contexts d. Southeast Asian contexts