The Primary Goal of Initial Therapy for the Client with Acute

question 66

Multiple Choice

The primary goal of initial therapy for the client with acute pancreatitis is:

• A)to reduce stimulation of the pancreas.
• B)to increase insulin production.
• C)stimulation of the pancreas.
• D)to reduce hydrochloric acid in stomach.

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Definitions:

Microvilli

Finger-like protrusions from the surface of some cells, increasing their surface area for absorption.

Cilia

Microscopic, hair-like structures on the surface of cells, moving fluid or mucus across the cell surface.

Absorption

The process by which substances are taken up by the body, often referring to nutrients and drugs through the gastrointestinal tract.

Mitochondria

Membrane-bound cell organelles responsible for generating most of the cell's supply of ATP, used as a source of chemical energy.