The client with cirrhosis is at risk for developing complications. Which condition is the most serious and potentially life-threatening?

The client with acute pancreatitis asks why she is taking omeprazole. What is the nurse's best response?

While assessing the client with acute pancreatitis the nurse notes the following: skin warm and dry with inelastic turgor, hypoactive bowel sounds, nausea and vomiting for 24 hours, and amber-colored urine. Which action would the nurse take next?

A nurse is admitting a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following provider prescriptions should the nurse anticipate?

An adult client is admitted to the emergency department with symptoms of acute pancreatitis. Which data support this diagnosis?

The nurse should evaluate results of which laboratory tests while caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver? Select all that apply.

When reviewing a client's health history, which information does the nurse identify as a risk factor for development of chronic pancreatitis?

A female client is visiting the Medical Clinic with suspected hepatitis C. Which assessment question should the nurse ask this client?

The client with cirrhosis is at risk for developing complications. Which condition is the most serious and potentially life-threatening?

The nurse receives report for a client with acute pancreatitis on hospital day 2: NPO with NGT to low intermittent suction, VS: 110/60, 99.2°F-97- 22, 0.9% NS infusing at 125 mL/hour, and IV antibiotics have been started. Chart review reveals the following current laboratory results. Which is a priority for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider?

A client with a history of chronic pancreatitis reports weight loss of 10 pounds over the last month and foul smelling stools. What would be a priority action for the nurse to take?