The nurse who is providing care for a client with pancreatic cancer should prioritize which of the following assessments?
A) Assessment for ascites and close monitoring of fluid balance
B) Respiratory assessment and monitoring of arterial blood gases
C) Vigilant monitoring of blood glucose levels
D) Assessment for deep vein thrombosis
Ans: D
Feedback:
Migratory thrombophlebitis (deep vein thrombosis) is a common sequela of pancreatic cancer. This likely supersedes the importance of respiratory assessment and blood glucose and fluid balance monitoring.
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