The nurse is scheduling blood tests for a client suspected of having pancreatitis. Which of the following tests detects inflammation or disease of the pancreas, or obstruction of surrounding ducts?
A) Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
B) Cholesterol
C) Triglyceride levels
D) Serum amylase
D
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Pancreatic enzyme tests, such as serum amylase and lipase, may be ordered to detect inflammation or disease of the pancreas, or obstruction of surrounding ducts. ALP, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels are liver function tests.
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The nurse's response will include the information that: 1. All girls born to the family will be affected. 2. All boys born to the family will be affected. 3. About 25% of the girls born to the family will be affected. 4. About 25% of the boys born to the family will be affected.
Why is the PSQRD a useful framework for research and practice?
a. It explains why using computer applications is the best way to support better patient outcomes. b. It supports implementation, performance improvement, and rigorous research methodologies. c. It ensures successful implementation of a clinical process change. d. It increases communication among clinical staff.
A client is in the clinic for an annual examination and questions the need for a pelvic examination and Pap smear because she had a hysterectomy many years ago. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "Do you still have your cervix?" b. "Are you sexually active?" c. "We can skip it if you like." d. "Let's see what the doctor says."
A child with slight irritability is diagnosed with a mild case of otitis media. The prescriber recommends acetaminophen. The parent comments to a nurse, "I expected my child to be started on an antibiotic."
The nurse's best response or responses are which of the following? (Select all that apply.) a. "Antibiotics are too expensive and toxic to be used in mild otitis media." b. "The child is not sick enough to warrant an antibiotic." c. "The provider does not believe antibiotics are ever indicated for otitis media." d. "Mild otitis media usually resolves without antibiotics." e. "Unnecessary antibiotics contribute to resistant organisms."