A Client with Which of the Following Conditions Is Likely

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client with which of the following conditions is likely to be given pancreatic enzymes (pancrelipase) before meals?

• A) Cholecystitis
• B) Cystic fibrosis
• C) Diabetes
• D) Hiatal hernia

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Definitions:

Fungating

Refers to a type of tumor that grows rapidly and projects from the skin or any mucosal surface, often ulcerating.

Metastasis

The spread of cancer cells from their original site to other parts of the body.

Cancer In Situ

A term used to describe cancer that is in its earliest stage, where it is confined to the site of origin without having spread to neighboring tissue.

In Situ

Denotes a condition or process occurring in its original place or position.