A nurse is planning care for a client who has a new diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

Place the client in a supine position.

Administer antihypertensive medications.

Monitor the client for hypercalcemia.

Maintain the client on NPO status.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

D. NPO status is typically implemented in the initial management of acute pancreatitis to rest the pancreas and reduce pancreatic enzyme secretion, which can exacerbate inflammation and tissue damage. Nutritional support may be gradually reintroduced once the client's condition stabilizes and symptoms improve.
A. Placing the client in a supine position is not recommended for acute pancreatitis because it can exacerbate pain and discomfort.
B. The priority in acute pancreatitis is to address pain, manage complications such as fluid imbalances or infections, and support pancreatic rest.

C. Hypercalcemia can occur as a complication of acute pancreatitis due to calcium mobilization from damaged pancreatic cells. However, keeping the client NPO is priority.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

B. Triiodothyronine (T3) is one of the thyroid hormones, and in Graves' disease, there is excessive production of thyroid hormones, including T3. Therefore, T3 levels are often elevated in individuals with Graves' disease due to the hyperthyroid state.
A. Phosphorus levels are typically not significantly affected by Graves' disease.
C. In Graves' disease, there is typically suppression of TSH secretion due to the negative feedback from elevated levels of thyroid hormones. Therefore, TSH levels are typically decreased (low) in individuals with Graves' disease.
D. Calcium levels are typically not directly affected by Graves' disease.

Correct Answer is ["<p>Client urinating 100 mL\/hour. Client is tolerating soft diet and oral fluids<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Bilateral pedal pulses 2+. Blood glucose 310 mg\/dL (74 to 106 mg\/dL)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Pulse rate 84\/min<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Blood pressure 106\/76 mm Hg<\/p>"]

Explanation

The frequency and amount of urination indicates that the body in able to utilize glucose reducing glucosuria and osmotic diuresis.

The ability to tolerate oral intake also indicates an improvement in the client’s general health

Improvement in perception of pedal pulses indicates an improvement in the hydration status of the client

A normal pulse rate and blood pressure is an indicator of optimal hydration status- an improvement from the severely dehydrated state.

The blood glucose levels is dropping indicating an improvement in the glycemic control

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Correct Answer is ["<p>Client urinating 100 mL\/hour. Client is tolerating soft diet and oral fluids<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Bilateral pedal pulses 2+. Blood glucose 310 mg\/dL (74 to 106 mg\/dL)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Pulse rate 84\/min<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Blood pressure 106\/76 mm Hg<\/p>"]

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