A Client with Metastatic Abdominal Cancer Has Become Debilitated Secondary

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client with metastatic abdominal cancer has become debilitated secondary to bowel-related signs and symptoms.The nurse is preparing to administer octreotide (Sandostatin) .The nurse would anticipate:

• A)a decrease in gastric reflux signs and symptoms.
• B)a decrease in nausea and vomiting episodes.
• C)severe constipation and possible ileus.
• D)a decrease in the number of diarrheal stools.

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Increasing-Cost Industry

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Long-Run Supply Curve

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Perfectly Elastic

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Increasing-Cost Industry

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