Which of the following is unlikely to be found in a person with pancreatic cancer?
a. hx of chronic pancreatitis
b. lesion identified on abdominal CT
c. normocytic, normochromic anemia
d. elevation of amylase level
Answer: d. elevation of amylase level
You might also like to view...
A patient is receiving supplemental oxygen therapy. What is the most important first nursing assessment for this patient?
A) Respiratory effort and rate B) Complete blood count C) Chest radiograph D) Full patient history
The informatics nurse prepares an educational program that explains how a classification system is used to categorize the details of the clinical encounter. Which statement should the nurse delete from the content about a classification system?
A) Groups data to determine costs and outcomes of treatment B) Captures the level of detail necessary to document specific items at the point of care C) Provides data to consumers on costs and outcomes of treatment options D) Facilitates the collection and reporting of health statistics
A client who receives general or regional anesthesia in an ambulatory surgery center:
1. Has to meet identified criteria in order to be discharged home 2. Will remain in the phase I recovery area longer than a hospitalized client 3. Is allowed to ambulate as soon as being admitted to the recovery area 4. Is immediately given liberal amounts of fluid to promote the excretion of the an-esthesia
A nurse is standing beside the patient's bed. Nurse: How are you doing? Patient: I don't feel good. In this situation, which element is the feedback?
a. Nurse b. Patient c. How are you doing? d. I don't feel good.