A Patient Has Been Admitted with Severe Abdominal Pain

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient has been admitted with severe abdominal pain.When examining the patient,the nurse notes hypoactive bowel sounds,abdominal guarding,distention,and a discoloration around the umbilicus.The nurse suspects the patient may have which condition?

• A) Peptic ulcer disease
• B) Esophageal varices
• C) Acute liver failure
• D) Acute pancreatitis

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Definitions:

Receptor Molecules

Proteins on the surface of cells or within cells that bind to specific molecules, triggering a response.

Target Cells

Cells that are specifically affected by hormones or other biochemical signals.

Water-soluble Hormones

Hormones that are soluble in water, allowing them to easily circulate in the blood and bind to cell surface receptors, triggering a response.

Free Hormones

Hormones that are not bound to carrier proteins in the blood, making them biologically active and able to interact with target cells.