Why may the client with acute pancreatitis experience dyspnea and difficulty breathing?
a. abdominal guarding due to pain c. nausea and vomiting
b. excess fluid in retro-peritoneal space d. excess stomach acidity
B
Dyspnea, difficulty breathing, and respiratory distress may result from excess fluid accumulation in the retroperitoneal space and shallow respirations from inflamed pancreas and surrounding tissues.
You might also like to view...
Which indicate the purpose of strategic planning? Select all that apply
1. Identify external strengths. 2. Identify external weaknesses. 3. Recognize potential changes. 4. Evaluate goals, objectives, and activities. 5. Determine the market position of competitors. 6. Determine market position once yearly.
What actions would be best for patients with osteoarthritis to seek the assistance of physical therapy? (Select all that apply.)
a. Isotonic exercises b. Moist heat application c. Instruction with a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit d. Measures to increase range of motion e. Measures to increase strength
A nurse is reviewing an older adult patient's chart before giving medications. Which patient information is of most concern?
a. Chronic constipation b. Increased body fat c. Low serum albumin d. Low serum creatinine
After taking penicillamine for 4 weeks, a patient has not noticed any improvement. She should be told that:
1. therapeutic effects may not be seen for several more weeks. 2. she may not be taking a high enough dosage. 3. she should be switched to another drug. 4. she should take other antiarthritis medications at the same time to help in control-ling the symptoms.