Patients with pancreatic disease often have a history of:
1. rigorous diets.
2. low-fat diets.
3. alcohol abuse.
4. excessive sugar intake.
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Pancreatic disease is often related to alcohol abuse.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 824
OBJ: 5 TOP: Pancreatic Disease
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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