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HESI Patient Reviews--Adult Health Gastrointestinal (Mrs. Barker) (2022/2023) Already Graded A

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HESI Patient Reviews--Adult HealthGastrointestinal (Mrs. Barker) (2022/2023) Already Graded A 1. You recall what you know about the pathophysiology of acute pancreatitis. Which of the following bes... t describes acute pancreatitis? ✔✔Pancreatic enzymes attack pancreatic cells and cause tissue damage. 2. You know that a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis is often made on the basis of symptoms and elevation of which of the following serum lab values? (Select 2) ✔✔-Amylase -Lipase 3. Mrs. Barker symptoms include severe abdominal pain, and nausea and vomiting. You assess Mrs. Barker for other signs and symptoms that are common with acute pancreatitis. Which of the following do you expect? ✔✔Abdominal distention 4. Since Mrs. Barker has abdominal symptoms that need to be monitored for changes, your assessment includes her abdomen. You inspect her abdomen, which is distended. After inspection of Mrs. Barker's abdomen, which of the following should you do next? ✔✔Auscultation of the abdomen 5. Because of Mrs. Barker's long-term alcohol abuse, you realize she may experience alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following should you observe for at this time? (Select 5) ✔✔-Anxiety -Agitation -Tremors -Irritability -Diaphoresis 6. Which of the following opioid drugs is recommended for relief of severe pain in patients with acute pancreatitis? ✔✔Morphine 7.Pain control and comfort are a priority for Mrs. Barker. Which bed position should be encouraged? ✔✔Side-lying with hips and knees flexed 8. Despite receiving IV fluids, Mrs. Barker remains at risk for fluid volume deficit and dehydration. Which of the following assessments are relevant in monitoring Mrs. Barker for fluid volume deficit and/or dehydration? (Select 6) ✔✔-Intake and output -Urine specific gravity -Urine color -Skin turgor -Mucous membranes -Orientation 9. Which of the following assessments are relevant to hypovolemic shock? (Select 5) ✔✔-Blood pressure -Pulse -Skin -Urine output -Urine specific gravity 10. Urine output is closely monitored in any patient at risk for fluid volume deficit. In general, urine output less than _______ mL per hour should be reported. ✔✔30 11. Despite her symptoms, Mrs. Barker has a mild case of acute pancreatitis. Her care is primarily supportive. Which of the following interventions are appropriately included in your plan of care for Mrs. Barker? (Select 5) ✔✔-Monitor vital signs frequently -Deep breathing exercises -Intake and output -Monitor electrolytes -Monitor blood glucose level 12. When evaluating the effectiveness of interventions with Mrs. Barker, which of the following criteria can be used to determine success? ✔✔Decrease in abdominal distention 13. Which of the following nursing diagnoses applies for Mrs. Barker at this time? ✔✔Anxiety 14. Your discharge teaching with Mrs. Barker includes nutritional guidance. You advise Mrs. Barker to eat: ✔✔Carbohydrates [Show More]

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