An Adult Client Is Admitted to the Emergency Department with Symptoms

question 21

Multiple Choice

An adult client is admitted to the emergency department with symptoms of acute pancreatitis. Which nursing diagnoses are appropriate for this client? Select all that apply.

• A)Acute Pain
• B)Impaired Swallowing
• C)Deficient Fluid Volume
• D)Nausea
• E)Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirement

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Definitions:

Mitochondria

Organelles responsible for generating most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), playing a key role in energy metabolism.

Gradient Formation

The process by which a concentration gradient of a particular molecule or ion is established, often across a biological membrane.

Electron Transport System

A series of complexes that transfer electrons through a membrane to create a gradient used for ATP production.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a crucial molecule in cellular energy transfer that drives various biological processes by providing energy.