Which Statement Made by a Client Getting Ready for Discharge

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which statement made by a client getting ready for discharge after pancreas transplantation indicates a need for further teaching about the prescribed drug regimen?

• A) "If I develop an infection, I should stop taking my corticosteroid."
• B) "If I have pain over the transplant, I will call the surgeon immediately."
• C) "I should avoid people who are ill or who have an infection."
• D) "I should take my cyclosporine exactly the way I was taught."

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Definitions:

Arterial Blood Gases

A test that measures the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the arterial blood to assess lung function and how well gases are being exchanged in the body.

Metabolic Acidosis

A medical condition characterized by an increase in acidity in the blood and body tissues, often due to kidney disease, diabetes, or poisoning.

Metabolic Acidosis

A condition characterized by an imbalance in the body's pH levels, resulting in the blood becoming too acidic, often due to kidney disease or diabetic ketoacidosis.

Acid-Base Imbalance

A disruption in the body's normal balance of acids and bases, potentially leading to conditions such as acidosis or alkalosis.