A client with alcohol dependence is admitted to the hospital with pancreatitis. Which of the following interventions should be included in the client's plan of care?
A) Fluid restriction of 1,000 mL per 24 hours
B) Glucometer checks b.i.d.
C) High-protein diet
D) Protective isolation precautions
B
Feedback: Pancreatitis can cause elevated serum glucose levels. Answers A, C, and D would not be included in the plan of care for a client with pancreatitis.
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