The most frequent cause of pancreatitis in men is:
a. diabetes.
b. alcoholism.
c. gallbladder disease.
d. diet in which more than 30% kcalories are from fat.
b
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While completing an admission assessment, the client reports a family history of ovarian cancer among a maternal grandmother, aunt, and sister. The nurse knows that these cancers are most likely associated with what etiology?
A) Inherited gene mutation B) Smoking and tobacco use C) Exposure to chemicals and spermicides D) Increased tumor suppressor genes
A patient is diagnosed with acute hemorrhage from esophageal varices. Which of the following should the nurse suspect as the cause for this diagnosis?
1. gastritis from NSAIDs use 2. reflux esophagitis 3. gall stones 4. portal hypertension with shunting of blood
A. What two products must be on hand for IV administration for a severe hypoglycemic reaction?
b. What kinds of insulins require a bedtime snack unless otherwise ordered? c. State the reason.
What best describes the role of the critical care nurse in the organ donation process?
1. Talk about the benefits of organ donation to the family. 2. Reinforce the explanation of brain death after the doctor has talked to the family. 3. Answer questions about financial concerns related to organ donation. 4. Let the organ procurement nurse take over the care of the patient and family.