Which Assessment Finding Would the Nurse Need to Report Most

question 21

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)Muscle twitching and finger numbness
• D)Upper abdominal tenderness and guarding

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Definitions:

Lordosis

A curvature of the spine that results in an exaggerated inward curve, primarily affecting the lower back, which can cause discomfort or stiffness.

Temporal Bone

A bone situated at the side and base of the skull, which houses structures of the ear and is part of the cranium.

Parietal Bone

One of the two bones forming the sides and roof of the cranium, part of the human skull.

Occipital Bone

A cranial bone located at the lower back of the skull, playing a key role in protecting the brain and supporting the head.