Which Assessment Finding Would the Nurse Need to Report Most

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which assessment finding would the nurse need to report most quickly to the health care provider regarding a patient with acute pancreatitis?

• A) Nausea and vomiting
• B) Hypotonic bowel sounds
• C) Abdominal tenderness and guarding
• D) Muscle twitching and finger numbness

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Definitions:

Overextension

The application of a specific word to a broader range of objects or situations than is appropriate, common in early language acquisition.

Expressive Vocabulary

The set of words a person can use in speaking or writing, reflecting their active language ability.

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere, typically the left, involved in language processing, speech production, and comprehension.

Wernicke's Area

A region in the brain that is important for language development and comprehension.