A Client Who Had Pancreatic Surgery Has Been Started on Medication

question 17

Multiple Choice

A client who had pancreatic surgery has been started on medication therapy with pancrelipase (Pancrease) . The manifestation that the nurse would report as an indication that the dosage may be insufficient is

• A) black, tarry stools.
• B) clay-colored stools.
• C) constipation.
• D) steatorrhea.

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Definitions:

ECG Paper

Specialized graph paper used in electrocardiography to record electrical activity of the heart.

Arrhythmia

Without rhythm; irregularity.

Heart's Rhythm

Refers to the pattern of beats made by the heart, indicative of its electrical activity and health.

AC Interference

Electromagnetic interference in electrical circuits caused by alternating current (AC), potentially distorting or interrupting signals.