Practice Question
A nurse is obtaining a health history for a client with chronic pancreatitis. Which of the following indicates the primary cause of the client's condition?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Use of alcohol
Rationale:
Chronic pancreatitis is most commonly caused by alcohol abuse.
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This question is from RN ATI Adult Medsurg Nurs 4292 which contains 78 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4
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