The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with necrotizing pancreatitis.  Which assessment should the nurse report immediately to the health care provider?

The nurse plans care for a client diagnosed with acute necrotizing pancreatitis.  Which is the priority action for the nurse to take?

The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with necrotizing pancreatitis.  Which assessment should the nurse report immediately to the health care provider?

List three tissues that can be donated.  (Type in the area below).

The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with acute hepatic failure.  The nurse reviews laboratory results and observes a WBC of 18,000 cells/mL and a blood culture positive for gram-negative rods.  The client reports severe pain in the abdomen and the nurse assesses a rigid abdomen.  Which is the most likely cause of these findings?

The nurse (RN) explains to the graduate nurse (GN) the transjuglar intrahepatic porto-systemic shunt (TIPS) procedure.  Which statement by the GN indicates an understanding of the procedure?

The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with acute pancreatitis.  Blood pressure is 75/50 mm Hg and heart rate is 122 bpm.  The nurse assesses the client and does not find any obvious signs of hemorrhage.  Which is the most likely cause of these findings?

The nurse (RN) explains to the graduate nurse (GN) the transjuglar intrahepatic porto-systemic shunt (TIPS) procedure.  Which statement by the GN indicates an understanding of the procedure?

Which organ is transplanted most often?

The nurse cares for a client who reports malaise, fever and rash over the last week.  Which report from the client would best indicate infection with hepatitis A?