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A 62-year-old patient presents with severe epigastric pain radiating to the back, nausea, and vomiting. Serum lipase is markedly elevated. After initial fluid resuscitation and pain control, the care team must determine the most appropriate imaging study to confirm the diagnosis and evaluate for complications such as pancreatic necrosis or fluid collections.Which imaging modality is considered the gold standard for confirming acute pancreatitis and assessing disease severity?

A 42-year-old woman is diagnosed with Graves disease and elects to undergo total thyroidectomy after intolerance to antithyroid medications. Postoperatively, she develops perioral numbness and muscle cramping.Which complication best explains these findings?

A 70-year-old patient presents to the emergency department with hematemesis and melena. Vital signs show tachycardia, but blood pressure is stable. Laboratory studies reveal a hemoglobin level of 8 g/dL and a normal platelet count. There is no known history of liver disease or anticoagulant use.What is the most appropriate initial management step for this patient?

The nurse is administering a drug to a client through an implanted port. Before giving the medication, what does the nurse do FIRST to ensure safety?

A nurse assess a patient on 4 L nasal cannula who has recent complaints of increased dyspnea.  The patient’s SpO2 is 80% and lung fields have fine basilar crackles. Which oxygen delivery device would best support the patient’s need?    

A new order for an IV aminoglycoside twice daily is received for a client who has pneumonia. What will the nurse assess to determine if toxicity is occurring from the medication?

Which instructions should a nurse include in discharge teaching for a client with a new ileostomy?

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