1 | P a g e HESI PN MEDICAL SURGICAL NGN EXAMS VERSION 1 WITH ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED RATIONALES ANSWERS 2024 (NEWEST) ALREADY GRADED A+ A client with chronic pancreatitis has been taking pancreatin with meals. How does the nurse assist with evaluating the effectiveness of the treatment? a. The client has no further gallstones. b. The powder is well mixed with applesauce. c. The clients blood sugar remains in normal range. d. The clients stools remain soft and medium brown in color. d. The clients stools remain soft and medium brown in color. Rationale: The client taking pancreatin should have stools that are soft and medium brown in color. If the pancreatic enzyme replacement is not effective, the stools would be loose, frequent, and have a fatty consistency. Pancreatin will not prevent gallstones, nor stabilize the blood sugars. It is important that the pancreatin powder be mixed well with applesauce, but ensuring it is mixed well will not determine effectiveness of the medication. A client is walking in the hallway and begins experiencing an acute angina attack. Which is the first action for the nurse to take? a. Administer a nitroglycerine tablet sublingually. b. Notify the