A patient with chronic pancreatitis is reporting excessive thirst, excessive voiding, and blurred vision. As the nurse, what is your priority?

Match each oxygen delivery device with the correct amount of oxygen it delivers.

The nurse is caring for a patient with cirrhosis and moderate ascites. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize to help prevent and identify complications related to fluid overload?

The client is diagnosed with acute pericarditis. Select the three (3) findings that require the nurse’s immediate attention.

A 52-year-old female with a history of obesity has been admitted to the medical-surgical unit. She reports several days of worsening nausea and vomiting after eating, especially following fatty meals, resulting in poor oral intake of both food and fluids over the past week. The patient describes a steady, intense pain in the right upper quadrant that often radiates to her right shoulder or back. On assessment, she displays dry mucous membranes and skin tenting. ElyteVS_Matrix.png The provider has entered the following orders. Based on the patient’s condition, categorize each nursing action as anticipated, contraindicated, or unrelated. *Some answer choices may not be applicable.

A patient with a history of cirrhosis has been admitted to the intensive care unit for severe confusion, asterixis, and increased deep tendon reflexes. A prescription was placed for neomycin sulfate (Mycifradin). Which statement best explains the therapeutic purpose of neomycin sulfate in managing the patient’s condition?

You are caring for a 45-year-old patient with acute pancreatitis. The patient is NPO and receiving intravenous (IV) fluids due to severe nausea and vomiting. During the most recent assessment, the patient appeared restless, short of breath, and reported severe (“10 out of 10”) upper abdominal pain with radiation to the back. The patient’s current vital signs are:Vital SignValueHeart Rate (HR)116 bpmRespiratory Rate (RR)29 breaths/minBlood Pressure (BP)98/60 mmHgOxygen Saturation (SpO₂)90% on room airWhich of the following nursing actions is the highest priority?

When obtaining a health history from a patient with acute pancreatitis, the nurse prioritizes asking about a history of alcohol abuse and [BLANK-1].

Use the matrix options below to indicate the route of transmission and vaccine availability of each type of viral hepatitis. Type of Hepatitis Route of Transmission (Fecal-Oral vs. Blood/Body Fluids) Vaccine availability? (Available vs. Not Available) A [BLANK-1] [BLANK-2] B [BLANK-3] [BLANK-4] C [BLANK-5] [BLANK-6] D [BLANK-7] [BLANK-8] E [BLANK-9] [BLANK-10]

A 45-year-old male with a history of chronic alcohol use and gallstones presents with severe upper abdominal pain, vomiting, hypotension, and jaundice. He is admitted with acute pancreatitis. Due to worsening oxygen saturation (SpO₂ 88%) and clinical deterioration, a blood gas is drawn to assess for signs of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).  Interpret the arterial blood gas results, including the type of acid-base imbalance and compensatory effort. pH 7.29 PaCO2 34 mmHg HCO3 18 mEq/L  PaO2 58 mmHg Interpretation:  [BLANK-1] [BLANK-2] [BLANK-3]   Answer in this order: Blank 1: Compensation Status (Fully Compensated, Partially Compensated, Uncompensated) Blank 2: Body system (respiratory or metabolic) Blank 3: Acidosis or Alkalosis