RN Nutrition Online Practice 2023 A –
Complete Questions & Answers 2026
A nurse is caring for a client on a medical-surgical unit.
Exhibit 1:
Nurses' Notes
0700: Client presents to the emergency department with reports of severe abdominal pain, inability to
eat, and peripheral edema. Client rates pain as 10 on a scale of 0 to 10. Pancreatic enzymes obtained
and client sent for abdominal ultrasound. Ketorolac IV administered for pain and temperature.
0900:Client admitted to medical surgical unit for treatment of acute pancreatitis.
Exhibit 2:
Vital Signs
0700:Temperature 38.7° C (101.7° F)Heart rate 98/min
Respiratory rate 18/minBlood pressure 136/89 mm HgSpO2 98% on room air
Which of the following nursing interventions are the priority in the client's care? (Select All That Apply)
- Monitor pancreatic enzyme levels.
- Administer antibiotics.
- Measure intake and output.
- Administer pain medication PRN.
Complete Questions & Answers 2026
A nurse is caring for a client on a medical-surgical unit.
Exhibit 1:
Nurses' Notes
0700: Client presents to the emergency department with reports of severe abdominal pain, inability to
eat, and peripheral edema. Client rates pain as 10 on a scale of 0 to 10. Pancreatic enzymes obtained
and client sent for abdominal ultrasound. Ketorolac IV administered for pain and temperature.
0900:Client admitted to medical surgical unit for treatment of acute pancreatitis.
Exhibit 2:
Vital Signs
0700:Temperature 38.7° C (101.7° F)Heart rate 98/min
Respiratory rate 18/minBlood pressure 136/89 mm HgSpO2 98% on room air
Which of the following nursing interventions are the priority in the client's care? (Select All That Apply)
- Monitor pancreatic enzyme levels.
- Administer antibiotics.
- Measure intake and output.
- Administer pain medication PRN.
