RNSG 2539 EXAM | 200+ EXAM (ACTUAL 2025/2026)
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temperature
- Hypotension
- Severe epigastric pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Elevated temperature
- Hypotension
- Steatorrhea
The nurse is providing care to a client admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which data support the client's diagnosis? Select all that apply.
- Alcoholism
- A nurse is preparing a plan of care for a patient with pancreatic cysts that
- Nausea
- Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume
have necessitated drainage through the abdominal wall. What nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize?A)Disturbed Body Image B)Impaired Skin Integrity
- Malabsorption and hyperglycemia
A home health nurse is caring for a patient discharged home after pancreatic surgery. The nurse documents the nursing diagnosis Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements on the care plan based on the potential 1 / 4
complications that may occur after surgery. What are the most likely complications for the patient who has had pancreatic surgery?
- Proteinuria and hyperkalemia
- Hemorrhage and hypercalcemia
- Weight loss and hypoglycemia
- Malabsorption and hyperglycemia
- Encourage the patient to connect with a community-based support group
- Educate the patient about the link between alcohol use and pancreatitis.
- Ensure that the patient knows the importance of attending follow-up
- Refer the patient to social work or spiritual care.
- Encourage the patient to connect with a community-based support group.
A patient has been treated in the hospital for an episode of acute pancreatitis.The patient has acknowledged the role that his alcohol use played in the development of his health problem, but has not expressed specific plans for lifestyle changes after discharge. What is the nurses most appropriate response?
appointments.
- Maintain the patient in a semifowlers position whenever possible
- Position the patient supine to facilitate diaphragm movement. 2 / 4
A patient is being treated on the acute medical unit for acute pancreatitis. The nurse has identified a diagnosis of Ineffective Breathing Pattern Related to Pain. What intervention should the nurse perform in order to best address this diagnosis?
- Administer corticosteroids by nebulizer as ordered.
- Perform oral suctioning as needed to remove secretions.
- Maintain the patient in a semi-Fowlers position whenever possible.
- Bed rest lowers the metabolic rate and reduces enzyme production
- Bed rest reduces the patients metabolism and reduces the risk of metabolic
- Reduced activity protects the physical integrity of pancreatic cells.
- Bed rest lowers the metabolic rate and reduces enzyme production.
- Inactivity reduces caloric need and gastrointestinal motility.
A nurse is creating a care plan for a patient with acute pancreatitis. The care plan includes reduced activity. What rationale for this intervention should be cited in the care plan?
acidosis.
- Bleeding and perforation
- Pain and peritonitis
- Bleeding and perforation
- Acidosis and hypoglycemia
- Gangrene of the gallbladder and hyperglycemia
The nurse is caring for a patient who has just returned from the ERCP removal of gallstones. The nurse should monitor the patient for signs of what complications?
- Gallbladder
- Part of the stomach 3 / 4
- Duodenum
- Part of the common bile duct
- Gallbladder
- Part of the stomach
- Duodenum
- Part of the common bile duct
- Part of the rectum
A patient with pancreatic cancer has been scheduled for a pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure). During health education, the patient should be informed that this procedure will involve the removal of which of the following? Select all that apply.
- Measure the patients abdominal girth daily.
- Measure the patients abdominal girth daily.
- Limit the use of opioid analgesics.
- Monitor the patient for signs of dysphagia.
- Encourage activity as tolerated.
An adult patient has been admitted to the medical unit for the treatment of acute pancreatitis. What nursing action should be included in this patients plan of care?
- Arrange for the patient to be transported to the hospital.
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A community health nurse is caring for a patient whose multiple health problems include chronic pancreatitis. During the most recent visit, the nurse notes that the patient is experiencing severe