Hepatic encephalopathy develops when the blood level of which substance increases?

Hepatic encephalopathy develops when the blood level of which substance increases?

A patient with chronic alcohol abuse is admitted with liver failure. You closely monitor the patient's blood pressure because of which change that is associated with the liver failure?

Ralph has a history of alcohol abuse and has acute pancreatitis. Which lab value is most likely to be elevated?

You're patient is complaining of abdominal pain during assessment. What is your priority?

A patient has an acute upper GI hemorrhage. Your interventions include:

Anna is 45 y.o. and has a bleeding ulcer. Despite multiple blood transfusions, her HGB is 7.5g/dl and HCT is 27%. Her doctor determines that surgical intervention is necessary and she undergoes partial gastrectomy. Postoperative nursing care includes:

Dark, tarry stools indicate bleeding in which location of the GI tract?

Michael, a 42 y.o. man is admitted to the med-surg floor with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. His BP is 136/76, pulse 96, Resps 22 and temp 101. His past history includes hyperlipidemia and alcohol abuse. The doctor prescribes an NG tube. Before inserting the tube, you explain the purpose to patient. Which of the following is a most accurate explanation?

You're preparing a teaching plan for a 27 y.o. named Jeff who underwent surgery to close a temporary ileostomy. Which nutritional guideline do you include in this plan?