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You are providing patient teaching to your patient with GERD.  You know that they understand their diagnosis and the changes they need to implement into their lifestyle when they state the TRUE statements below:

Which of the following is an expected outcome when a patient is receiving lactulose for hepatic encephalopathy?

Following a UGI study, you know you have provided the proper amount of patient education when you patient is able to verbalize the important statements below which she may experience as a result of the contrast medium of barium sulfate that was used for her UGI study.

A patient with liver cirrhosis is taking over the counter medications to manage pain. Which of the following medications should the nurse be most concerned about in relation to the patient’s liver condition?

While admitting a patient for a GI disorder, you begin discussing her medications and come to a startling conclusion when your patient shares that she has been taking all of her prescription medications together at the same time just before going to bed every night.  Select the following medications that are problematic when taken together.  SELECT ALL THAT APPLY 

Throughout the care of your patient with esophageal cancer, on multiple occasions he complains of this particular symptom.

Which of the following foods should be avoided by a patient with cholecystitis or a post-surgical patient recovering from a cholecystectomy? Select all that apply. 

You are assisting your patient diagnosed with celiac disease with their menu and choosing their upcoming meal.  You know that your patient is compliant with their diet restrictions when they choose this meal.

A 50-year-old female is about to undergo a needle liver biopsy. The healthcare provider has explained the procedure and the risks for bleeding, and the patient has signed the consent form. The nurse is preparing for the procedure. Prior to the procedure, determine what labs are essential and which are nonessential related to the liver biopsy procedure. All choices will be used. 

What is the primary cause of autodigestion in pancreatitis?