The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with acute necrotizing pancreatitis.  The nurse notes Cullen’s sign.  Indicate the area where the nurse would assess.

The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with acute pancreatitis.  The client reports significant shortness of breath.  The nurse auscultates bilateral lung fields and notes crackles throughout.  The oxygen saturation is 88%.  Which is the most likely cause of these findings?

The nurse cares for a client with jaundice suspected of having liver cirrhosis scheduled for a liver biopsy.  Which diagnostic test is most important for the nurse to review prior to the client having the procedure?

The nurse reviews the laboratory reports of a client diagnosed with acute pancreatitis.  The client’s serum glucose is 250 mg/dL.  Which is the most likely cause of this finding?

The nurse cares for a client after declaration of brain death.  Which most accurately reflects the correct time of death?

The nurse cares for a client with jaundice suspected of having liver cirrhosis scheduled for a liver biopsy.  Which diagnostic test is most important for the nurse to review prior to the client having the procedure?

The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with acute hepatic failure.  Which would indicate development of hepatorenal syndrome?

The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with hepatitis causing liver failure.  Which will the nurse expect to observe?  Select all that apply.

The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with acute pancreatitis.  Which statement by the client most concerns the nurse?

The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with liver failure.  The nurse reviewed laboratory reports and observes an indirect bilirubin level of 5.4 mg/dL.  Which is the best explanation for this laboratory finding?