A? 52-year-old male is in moderate distress and complaining of nausea and vomiting. He describes a? three-day history of left upper quadrant abdominal pain described as sharp and radiating to his back. You note a slightly distended abdomen. He called EMS today when he developed nausea and vomiting. He denies any change of bowel habits and states he has a history of alcoholism. Of the? following, which is the most likely cause of his clinical? condition?
A. Hepatitis
B. Pancreatitis
C. Peptic ulcer disease
D. Gastroenteritis
Answer: B. Pancreatitis
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A) Complete the pin site care to decrease risk of infection. B) Notify the neurosurgeon of the occurrence. C) Stabilize the head in a lateral position. D) Reattach the pin to prevent further head trauma.
A client is seen who has a 10-year history of dependence on alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine. The client is separated from his wife and tells the nurse, "I can't get my life together
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A patient suffers from Raynaud's Disease. _________________ ________________ are used to improve blood flow
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