A nurse who provides care in a walk-in clinic assesses a wide range of individuals. The nurse should identify which of the following patients as having the highest risk for chronic pancreatitis?
A) A 45-year-old obese woman with a high-fat diet
B) An 18-year-old man who is a weekend binge drinker
C) A 39-year-old man with chronic alcoholism
D) A 51-year-old woman who smokes one-and-a-half packs of cigarettes per day
Ans: C
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Excessive and prolonged consumption of alcohol accounts for approximately 70% to 80% of all cases of chronic pancreatitis.
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Which statement by a patient indicates a correct understanding of teaching regarding ethambutol?
a. "Dizziness, drowsiness, and decreased urinary output are common with this drug, but they will subside over time." b. "Constipation will be a problem, so I will increase the fiber in my diet." c. "I will need to have my eyes checked periodically while I am taking this drug." d. "This medication may cause my bodily secretions to turn bluish-green."
Using a formula, estimate the body surface area of a person whose height is 5 feet, 2 inches and weighs 275 pounds
1. 5.44 m2 2. 55.9 m2 3. 2.29 m2 4. 2.33 m2
A patient has all of the following health problems. Which problem causes the nurse to be alert for an increased risk for drug side effects?
a. Asthma b. Kidney disease c. GI ulcers d. Chronic high blood pressure