Question 1

The nurse is caring for a patient with hepatitis C who is treating the illness with licorice root. Which statement by the patient requires follow-up regarding this medication?

Accepted Answer

Licorice root can cause potassium depletion and may lead to symptoms such as numbness and tingling in the extremities. This symptoms requires further assessment and intervention from the nurse. Options A, C, and D may be related to hepatitis C or licorice root use, but they do not require immediate follow-up as they are expected side effects or symptoms of the illness.

Question 2

Type: MCMA A patient recovering from Whipple's procedure is being transferred to the medical-surgical care area. On which interventions should the nurse focus to determine if the patient is developing a complication from the surgery?

Accepted Answer

After a Whipple's procedure, common complications include hemorrhage, infection, and anastomotic leaks. These complications can manifest as changes in blood pressure, heart rate, and urine output. Therefore, it is important for the nurse to focus on monitoring these vital signs closely to assess for any changes that may indicate the development of a complication. Turning and repositioning can help prevent skin breakdown but will not provide information on potential complications. Assisting to a standing position every 4 hours is not necessary unless the patient is cleared by the healthcare provider to ambulate.

Question 3

The nurse is concerned that a patient with injuries from a motor vehicle crash is experiencing bleeding from liver trauma. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical determination?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

A patient with chronic pancreatitis is prescribed pancrelipase (Lipancreatin). What should the nurse instruct the patient about this medication?

Accepted Answer

Pancrelipase should be taken with meals or snacks to aid digestion. Enteric-coated tablets should not be crushed to ensure proper release in the intestines. The patient should continue taking the medication until advised otherwise by their healthcare provider.

Quiz 25: Nursing Care of Patients With Gallbladder, Liver, and Pancreatic Disorders

The nurse is caring for a patient with hepatitis C who is treating the illness with licorice root. Which statement by the patient requires follow-up regarding this medication?

Type: MCMA A patient recovering from Whipple's procedure is being transferred to the medical-surgical care area. On which interventions should the nurse focus to determine if the patient is developing a complication from the surgery?

The nurse is concerned that a patient with injuries from a motor vehicle crash is experiencing bleeding from liver trauma. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical determination?

A patient with chronic pancreatitis is prescribed pancrelipase (Lipancreatin) . What should the nurse instruct the patient about this medication?