The nurse is preparing a client presentation regarding pancrelipase (Viokase) therapy. Which information would the nurse include in the teaching session?

The nurse is making a home visit to a client with chronic pancreatitis. Which data is consistent with this diagnosis?

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?

The nurse is admitting a client with the diagnosis of hepatic encephalopathy. Which assessment finding should the nurse anticipate?

The nurse is providing care to a client admitted with chronic pancreatitis. Which items are appropriate to include in the discharge teaching for this client? Select all that apply.

A client with cirrhosis has the following laboratory results: albumin 4.9 g/dl. (3.5-5 g/dL), PT 13 seconds (11-12.5 sec), and serum ammonia 68 mcg/dL (15-45 mcg/dL). Based on this information, what is the nurse's next action?

The nurse is admitting a client with liver disease who presents with dyspnea, weight gain and abdominal distention. Which order would the nurse anticipate?

The nurse is collecting a health history of a client admitted for possible acute pancreatitis.
Which health history item would increase the client's risk for this diagnosis?

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

The nurse is caring for a client with chronic pancreatitis who exhibits signs of malabsorption. The nurse recognizes that this is due to which pathophysiology process?

The nurse notes these laboratory results for a client with cirrhosis: PT 20 seconds (11-12.5 sec) and serum ammonia 35 mcg/dL (15-45 mcg/dL). What action by the nurse would be a priority?