a nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has chronic pancreatitis which of the following statements should the nurse make

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1. A client with chronic pancreatitis is receiving discharge teaching from a nurse. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A. "You should decrease your caloric intake when experiencing abdominal pain."?
B. "You should increase your daily intake of protein."?
C. "You should increase fat intake when experiencing loose stools."?
D. "You should limit alcohol intake to 2-3 drinks per week."?

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In chronic pancreatitis, it is important to increase protein intake to support healing and prevent malnutrition. Choice A is incorrect because decreasing caloric intake during abdominal pain may lead to further nutritional deficiencies. Choice C is incorrect as increasing fat intake can exacerbate symptoms due to the impaired fat digestion in chronic pancreatitis. Choice D is incorrect as alcohol should be completely avoided in chronic pancreatitis to prevent further damage to the pancreas.

2. The priority nursing diagnosis for a client with major depression is:

A. Altered nutrition
B. Altered thought process
C. Self care deficit
D. Risk for injury

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Patient safety and efficacy of care depend on actions rooted in established nursing protocols that consider both the immediate and long-term needs of the patient.

3. In the following ingredient list, which is the most abundant by weight? Ingredients: enriched flour, sugars, eggs, soy lecithin, artificial colors, natural flavors, milk.

A. milk
B. eggs
C. sugar
D. enriched flour

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'enriched flour.' In ingredient lists, items are typically listed by weight in descending order. Therefore, the first ingredient, in this case, 'enriched flour,' is the most abundant by weight. Choice A, 'milk,' is not the most abundant as it appears last in the list. Choice B, 'eggs,' and choice C, 'sugar,' also rank lower in the list compared to 'enriched flour,' making them less abundant by weight.

4. Legally, Patients chart are:

A. Owned by the government since it is a legal document
B. Owned by the doctor in charge and should be kept from the administrator for whatever reason
C. Owned by the hospital and should not be given to anyone who request it other than the doctor in charge
D. Owned by the patient and should be given by the nurse to the client as requested

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Effective nursing care involves comprehensive assessments that address all aspects of a patient's condition, ensuring that interventions are appropriately targeted and outcomes are optimized.

5. Proteolytic enzymes are most likely to break down which food type?

A. Carbohydrates
B. Proteins
C. Fats
D. Lipids

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Proteolytic enzymes target proteins for breakdown into amino acids. Carbohydrates are broken down by enzymes like amylase, while fats are broken down by lipase. Lipids, which include fats, are not specifically targeted by proteolytic enzymes.