ATI RN
ATI Med Surg N241 Exam Questions
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A client with a history of chronic pancreatitis reports weight loss of 10 pounds over the last month and foul smelling stools. What would be a priority action for the nurse to take?
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Rationale: While reviewing the diet history is important to understand nutritional intake and habits, it is not the priority action in this case. Consulting a dietitian is important but should follow an assessment that identifies the specific issue causing the symptoms. This action may be necessary if the patient is dehydrated but doesn’t address the primary concern of foul-smelling stools and weight loss. This test is crucial as it helps confirm the diagnosis of malabsorption, which is likely given the patient’s history of chronic pancreatitis and symptoms described. This would be the priority to confirm the cause of the symptoms.
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